Photo Credit: Jud Scott Consulting
Although trees add tremendous value to the landscape of a local park, they must be monitored and cared for properly, or they can become a liability.
Many property owners don’t realize that part of their legal duty in maintaining the premises in a safe, hazard-free condition includes trees. A properly performed inspection of trees and implementation of a maintenance program can minimize the property owner’s exposure to expensive negligence lawsuits, reduce hazardous conditions, and preserve the landscape’s value.
Construction And Development Projects
Almost all community parks include trees, shrubs, and other plants. These “softscapes” add significant aesthetic and financial value to a project.