Avoid Tree Hazards: GreenTurf Recommends Annual Tree Health Assessments for Safety Compliance

Trees are a valuable part of any landscape, but without proper care, they can also pose serious safety risks. GreenTurf is encouraging homeowners, property managers, and facility operators to schedule an annual tree health assessment to help prevent accidents and stay compliant with local safety regulations.

Falling limbs, dead branches, and hidden root problems aren’t always easy to spot. A healthy tree may look stable on the outside while suffering from disease or structural weakness within. That’s why professional evaluation plays such an important role.

A routine tree health assessment checks for signs of decay, pests, drought stress, and other problems that may threaten the tree or nearby structures.

Why Annual Tree Assessments Matter

Trees often grow for decades, but they can change quickly. Storm damage, extreme heat, soil erosion, or invasive pests can weaken even the most established tree. If left unchecked, those issues can lead to falling branches, uprooting, or full collapse.

Local safety codes and insurance policies increasingly require regular monitoring of large trees—especially those close to buildings, walkways, or public spaces. An annual tree health assessment helps meet those safety standards and reduces liability risk.

Trees that are not regularly assessed may endanger:

• Power lines and service connections

• Sidewalks, driveways, and parked vehicles

• Homes, sheds, and fences

• Children and pets playing nearby

• Neighbors’ property

Routine evaluations also make it easier to plan ahead. Spotting early signs of disease or rot means there’s a better chance of saving the tree—or safely removing it before it becomes hazardous.

What a Tree Health Assessment Includes

A standard tree health assessment involves both visual inspection and basic diagnostics. Certified professionals will examine the tree’s:

• Root zone health and soil condition

• Trunk integrity and visible cracks or cavities

• Branch structure and weight distribution

• Leaf condition and overall canopy vitality

• Signs of disease, fungus, or insect activity

Depending on the results, property owners may receive recommendations such as pruning, pest control, bracing, deep root feeding, or removal. The goal is not just to treat issues, but to understand the overall condition of each tree and reduce risk.

Assessments are especially important after extreme weather, construction activity near root zones, or visible changes in a tree’s appearance.

Who Should Schedule an Assessment

Tree safety is not just a concern for large estates or city parks. The following property types should consider yearly assessments:

• Single-family homes with mature trees

• HOAs and residential developments

• Schools, churches, and public spaces

• Business parks and commercial properties

• Healthcare and senior care facilities

Properties with high foot traffic, parking areas, or structures near tree lines are particularly at risk. Scheduling a yearly check helps maintain a safe and healthy environment for everyone on the property.

Getting Started

Tree health assessments are available year-round, though late winter through early spring is often ideal. This timing allows property owners to make needed changes before peak growth or storm season.

GreenTurf offers property owners access to certified professionals who understand regional tree species and the unique challenges they face. Each inspection is documented and followed up with practical suggestions based on the tree’s health, location, and surroundings.

For more information or to schedule a tree health assessment, contact GreenTurf or visit their website.

Contact Information:

GreenTurf

276 Butlertown Rd
Oakdale, CT 06370
United States

Nick Schmitz
(860) 390-5262
https://green-turf.com/