Good tree service companies focus on the care of the customer's trees; therefore, pruning is the primary work of such companies, not removal. Unfortunately, some tree service companies misinform their customers, telling them a tree is hazardous and needs to be removed. Arborists, like doctors, desire to do whatever can be done to maintain the health of the trees and thus removal is usually the least desirable course of action. Well pruned trees are healthier trees, and often certain branches should be removed in order to make the trees safer.
Construction practices often kill trees. The top 12 inches of soil holds approximately 90% of the fine roots that provide water and oxygen for the tree. Heavy equipment such as excavators and vehicles driving on top of the root system cause compaction of the soil. Water has difficulty penetrating the compacted top soil and gas exchange is impaired. The damage to the trees is often not visible until many years after construction. Initial symptoms include wilting or shedding of leaves, often leading to the death of the tree years later.
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