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~ urea~~ Q~7~u4 <br /> iz -~S" <br /> <br /> I <br /> Haza dons Trees <br /> Hazardous tr es are trees which have one or more significant defects that could cause the tree or <br /> a portion of a tree to fall and injure someone or damage public or private property. Trees <br /> located near treets, sidewalks, parks, homes, schools, commercial and industrial buildings, and <br /> overhead uti ty lines have the greatest potential to be hazardous because of the injury or damage <br /> that could re ult if the tree or a large branch falls. <br /> When checki g trees for hazards, look for signs of weakness or disease, including: <br /> Cracked lim s or trunks <br /> Holes (inclu ing nesting holes) <br /> Fungal gro s <br /> Rot <br /> Split tops <br /> Excessive le ing <br /> Limbs in con ct with overhead electrical lines <br /> Strong winds and ice and snow accumulations can cause weakened limbs or trees to fall. Heavy <br /> rains can ero a or saturate soil and further undermine the rooting of an unstable tree. <br /> Extreme caut on should be used when checking trees during or immediately following high <br /> winds, heavy rains, or ice or snow accumulations. Broken limbs that haven't fallen yet or trees <br /> that are touc ing electrical lines are extremely hazardous. If an immediate safety hazard exists, <br /> ca119-1-1. I a power line is down but does not appear to be an immediate safety hazard, call the <br /> Eugene Wate & Electric Board at 484-2300. <br /> If a tree is on private property, it is the property owner's responsibility to correct any unsafe or <br /> hazardous co ditions. To avoid the personal risks associated with pruning or removing a hazard <br /> tree, contact professional tree service. <br /> If a tree is to ated on public property or in the public right-of--way, call the City of Eugene urban <br /> forester at 68 -5220. <br /> <br />