Trees are everywhere in the United States, numbering at around 300 billion.  Many types of trees have captivated people for centuries; for example, the Redwoods in California form the basis of a National Park and amaze visitors with their soaring height of over 350 feet.  

Considering the value that trees have, whether it be for providing wood and other materials, sustaining ecosystems or creating beautiful natural landscapes, it is important to understand the threats that trees face, as well as how to manage trees when necessary. 

Deforestation poses a massive threat to trees.  In fact, certain states, such as Alabama and Georgia, have lost nearly a quarter of their total land area to deforestation in the past 24 years.  In the same time frame, Alaska has lost 6.3 million hectares of forested land to deforestation alone.  For scale, one hectare is about the same area as 2.5 football fields. 

Other threats include invasive pests, plant diseases, and wildfires.  These threats require increased tree management to stymie the damage.  Sometimes, to effectively manage a tree that has been threatened by these factors, removal is the only option. 

In these cases, tree removal should always be done by professional services.  Professionals will set up escape routes and fall zones when removing tall trees, which ensures a safe removal process.  Tree removal experts also have speciality equipment that makes the process much easier.  

Across the United States, trees act as a defining feature of wild landscapes and suburban streets alike.  Managing trees is important to maintaining healthy ecosystems, especially when threats such as invasive pests and fire are so prolific.  When it comes to tree management, professionals are an important resource, as they can remove trees smoothly and mitigate further damage.