subject: Arborists And Tree Services [print this page] Many property owners will wonder what exactly an arborist is and why they will need one. Anybody who has ever had a "tree emergency" can answer that question.
An arborist is a professional that will come to your home and help you deal with a tree-related emergency. Such emergencies can include:
An oak or other large poplar falling over in a storm
A pine or other large evergreen dying on your property for any reason
Branches in the power lines or the roof of a house or other building
Falling limbs becoming a danger to people or property
A sick elm or maple
Insects infesting or killing the trees on your property
A tree that has grown so large that it is has become a danger to buildings, streets, buried utility lines or power lines
A stump that is getting in the way of gardening or lawn work
A forest that is making it difficult to clear your land for development
The need to replace trees that have died or been removed
The need to get rid of deadwood on your property
A mangy or moss covered magnolia that is becoming an eyesore
Many of these situations sound like they can be dealt with by a little simple labor. As many property owners find out this is often not the case.
Cutting down a large elm or magnolia and removing the trunk can be a complex and dangerous process. How do you bring down the poplar without damaging or destroying property? How do you get rid of the trunk and the stump afterwards?
Many people find out that such an operation involves a lot more than just using a chainsaw. They find out that they don't know how to bring down a large maple or pine without damaging their house.
Others may not know how to get rid of limbs or branches that are becoming dangerous. They may even put themselves in danger by climbing up the tree or put others in danger with falling limbs.
Quite a few homeowners and property owners find out the hard way that they can be held liable for any damage done by a falling tree or tree limb. This means they can be sued by neighbors or their insurance companies if a falling trunk or limb damages their property.
It also means that you can be sued if somebody gets hurt by a falling limb.
Professional Arborists: the Solution
The solution to these problems is to call upon professional arborists for help. Fortunately arborists should be available in any Georgia community. They can be found in the phone book under tree services and online.
Such a service can come out and deal with any tree emergency that you have. Best of all they can do it in a safe and professional manner that will actually solve your problem.
