By nature, trees are marvelous structures.  Whether towering high into the sky like the mighty Sequoias (Red Woods) of the West Coast or the massive spreading arches of our own local Live Oaks that shelter our homes and Canopy Roads.  We love our trees and the comfort afforded by their shelter.  Unfortunately, these same trees can become hazardous.

One such hazard is trees with poor branch structure or branches with decay that are prone to splitting or breaking (termed as a Structural Defect).  Poor branch structure, called “included bark”  may be branches or tree trunks that are termed “co-dominant.”  These conditions can be present on any species of tree.  Depending on the trees location in the landscape and the presence of targets within striking distance, the tree can be considered a hazard.  Fielder Tree Service recognizes this potential and provides services to help reduce this risk.  There are several options for mitigating this type of hazard besides removing the tree(s) in question.  Cabling and bracing are some of the options for managing structural defects of this nature.