Why Trees Fail - Environmental Factors & Things We Do

Rob Dallmann from Davey's Annapolis office talks about the reasons why a tree could fall and how arborists have to be "history detectives."

In this episode we cover:  

• A fallen tree in Rob's neighborhood (0:44)
• Looking at the history of the scenery (1:11)
• Events that can contribute to a tree falling (4:33)
• The importance of an arborist looking at your trees for expert opinions (7:43)
• How homeowners contribute to a tree falling (11:42)
• Treating your trees like your pets (14:15)
• How environmental factors play a role (14:56)
• Oak decline (16:26)
• The importance of tree diversity (19:55)

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