Trees are a very important part of the environment. Trees provide many benefits to people, especially when found in urban settings as they balance the ecosystem, make the air breathable and prevent soil erosion. But there are instances where some trees can be harmful to human habitation. In the city, there could be trees that pose danger to people. The negative impact of some dangerous trees may not be obvious at first, but if a strong storm comes, damage to property or fatal accidents may happen. Identification of such problem trees has to be done and their removal, trimming or treatment must be implemented to prevent any untoward accidents from happening.

A good example of a problem tree is one whose branches are intertwining with overhead electric wirings. Once a strong storm appears, the trees may be hit by lightning which could cause damage to the electrical wirings. There is also the possibility of injuries, and worse, fatalities due to electrocution if the hazard tree is left to stand. The government, for its part, provides strong protection to trees so that there would not be uncontrolled removal of trees. There are guidelines that need to be followed if one is to request for approval of a tree removal. Should the tree be found to be really hazardous to people and property, the government agency would be willing to approve removal of such tree.

There are also cases where a tree is decaying or failing, and any time soon, it may just fall onto the ground. If a property may possibly be hit by the falling tree, it is advisable to consider the actual removal of the tree to prevent damage and accidents. Trees that are potentially hazardous need to be identified. Such proper identification of the potential hazard can only be done by an experienced arborist. Once the hazard tree has been identified, removal or treatment of the said tree must be performed.

Removal of unwanted trees may only be done by professional tree services. This task may not be entrusted to an ordinary person as there are risks involved. It is always best to have a professional service do the tree removal or treatment so that safety precautions are done properly. There is also the advantage of insurance coverage that reputable tree removal services obtain as part of their work. Any mishap or accidents that may occur during the tree felling will be covered responsibly by the insurance.