Many property owners with trees on their land are unaware that failure to carry out an inspection following poor weather or evidence of decline may leave them liable to prosecution should injury or damage occur following branch failure.
If you are unsure of the safety of your trees then it is important that an assessment is carried out which may result in the need for surgery. However, dealing with emergencies can often be an expensive way of dealing with a situation which could have been avoided if the trees had been managed on a regular basis.
Trees need to be managed with regards to their development and safety. To ensure that your trees remain healthy and safe, work is required at regular intervals normally every 3-5 years. This kind of regular tree maintenance may seem like a luxury but is often the least expensive option.
Following the recent bad weather snow and storm damage can readily be seen in the next couple of weeks before bud burst and highlight the need for work to be carried out. If you are in any doubt about their condition call in an expert who can assess the risk for you, and work out the most cost effective way of maintaining your trees in the future thus ensuring that you garden remains a safe place for you and your family to enjoy.