Guest post by John Lang of Friendly Tree. Trees bring so much benefit and beauty to the landscape, it can be hard to part with them. But, while a tree may seem healthy to the untrained eye, it could be a disaster waiting to happen. Tree removal is usually a last resort, when no other safe management option, like pruning or disease mitigation, is sufficient. Dead, dying or otherwise hazardous trees can lead to thousands of dollars in damage, plus the priceless cost of personal injury. Often a tree doesn’t look dangerous until after a storm or heavy snow exposes its vulnerabilities. Nebraska: The Latest State to Identify EAB As a tree owner, you are responsible for damage or injury that occurs because a tree that should have been removed was left standing. The good news is, you can often tell if a tree is struggling by studying its branches, trunk, roots and location. Here are some red flags to look for which indicate your tree should be inspected by a professional and possibly be removed. It’s Time to Call an Arborist if… There are signs of infection. Crown dieback, cracks (deep splits in the tree’s bark), misshapen or discolored … Continue reading Saying Goodbye: When it’s Time to Remove Your Tree