Before you go forward with tree removal, you should consider related issues, such as permanence, benefits, alternatives, and safety.
Some people treat tree removal on their private property as lightly as redecorating a room in their home. However,
the decision to change the landscape of an environment should be made cautiously, considering many related issues.
1. Permanence
This may seem somewhat obvious, but once you take down trees, they're gone forever. Sure, you can plant new ones, but the mature display of strength and beauty that once was there can never again be brought to life. Especially for those considering mass tree removal, in the way of completely altering a wooded area, there is much to lose: the scenery and unique landscape created by natural processes, complete with the flora and fauna that accompany such forestry.
To take down trees needlessly can be both environmentally irresponsible and short-sighted; if you choose to take that step, you'll want to make sure that you won't regret your choice later on, because you won't have a chance to change your mind once the trees are down.
2. Benefits
The benefits of trees and other vegetation are many. While some may be psychological, even those benefits are real ones. By providing shade, beauty, animal habitats, and more breathable air, trees enrich much more than the soil around them -- they truly enrich our lives. When tree removal does become necessary, planting new trees should be high on your agenda. By taking the time and effort to replace any removed woods, you'll be helping keep the planet green for generations to enjoy.
3. Alternatives
Sometimes people seek out tree removal due to problems caused by harsh weather or disease. Many people think that cutting down trees is necessary when alternative approaches can easily rectify the problem. Before jumping to the conclusion that the only remedy is complete extraction, enlisting the advice of an arborist can help determine whether cabling, bracing, or other measures may enable you to save the damaged trees. Sometimes, of course, the problems are so severe that none of those less extreme options are available.
4. Safety
Sometimes safety concerns make tree removal necessary. For instance, when timber is in a position to easily fall on a children's playground, an inhabited building, or power lines, sometimes no other measures can create a safe environment.
Of course, risks are heightened at the time when the tree is being cut down. This activity is not something advisable for untrained individuals, and it's not something that should be viewed by nearby spectators. In fact, any nearby buildings or areas should be evacuated, and trained professionals should use safety precautions to protect themselves.
Once you've thoroughly weighed the permanence, benefits, alternatives, and safety concerns related to tree removal, it may end up being your best option, after all.
