Tree Risk and Health Assessment - Central District.pdf

This document is a Tree Risk and Health Assessment for Jeffrey Bartlett's property located at 3569 Chestnut Hill Ave. in Athol, Massachusetts, prepared by David Hawkins from Urban Forestry Solutions, Inc. on July 26, 2024. The assessment details four trees on the property (all Red Oaks and Red Maples), identifying specific risks and recommending removal or pruning actions for each tree.

The assessment provides detailed analysis of each tree's condition, including trunk diameter, location, and potential hazards. Specific recommendations include: for Tree #1 (Red Oak), removing two lowest limbs for driveway and utility wire clearance; for Tree #2 (Red Maple), complete tree removal due to structural weakness from "codominant leaders"; for Tree #3 (Red Oak), removing the entire dead tree or at minimum all limbs overhanging the property; and for Tree #4 (Red Oak), removing the entire tree or the east limb and overhanging branches due to decay and potential failure risk. The assessment includes aerial site illustrations, close-up tree photographs, and highlights specific areas of concern with yellow circles.