Why You Need a Tree Report Carried Out Now
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A tree report is basically a form of hazard assessment. This will look at the trees on your property and provide you with an evaluation of their type, age, health and potential risks.
Tree Safety
The Health and Safety Executive has reported that on average 6 people are killed by trees in the UK every year. Trees also cause thousands of pounds of property damage each year. These are serious figure to consider if you have trees on your property.
If you want to make sure you have reduced the hazards on your property and created a safe environment you need to book a tree report today. These are carried out by specialist tree consultants and can identify potential risks. The tree report can also provide you with advice on the work that may be required on your property to make your trees safe. This can include a program of felling and cutting to remove dead or diseased wood and bring trees down to a safe and manageable size.
Your Responsibilities
All property owners have the duty to take reasonable steps to ensure people (and buildings) are not exposed to risk. This is a serious legal issue and if it were to be found that you had failed in your care of duty you could be fined or even prosecuted.
* Personal injury or damages cases can be very harmful to property owners so it is essential you protect yourself by reducing the risks as much as possible.
* A tree report will help you to manage trees on your property and ensure they do not represent to hazard to property or people.
* Of course when it comes to natural structures such as trees you cannot eliminate all risks entirely.
* Unexpected situations such as heavy storms can cause trees to come down or lose branches. This can result in damage to property or personal injury.
* However if you have carried out regular tree report checks at your property then you can help to establish that you were not negligent in your duty as the property owner.
* This could protect your against litigation cases that could be brought against you. |
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Author Resource:-
A tree report can be a valuable tool for property owners. Not only will this ensure your trees are healthy and well maintained but this can also provide you with legal protection against potential litigation cases.
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By :
Gareth Hoyle
Submitted
2011-10-06 01:32:26 |
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