We Are Qualified To Advise Tree Owners With Assessing Their Trees Risk To People, Property Or Activities

According to the ISA, “The TRAQ (Tree Risk Assessment Qualification) program offers tree care professionals the opportunity to expand their knowledge of the fundamentals of tree risk assessment by learning a standardized, systematic process for assessing tree risk and providing information to tree owners and risk managers for making informed decisions that will promote the safety of people and property and enhance tree benefits, health, and longevity.”

As part of the qualification process, arborists develop a sound understanding of tree biology and tree risk, which is essential because it lays the groundwork for analysis.

Tree risk assessment provides tree owners with a plan to reduce risk through mitigation. Mitigation can take the form of removing a limb deemed an unacceptable risk over a house or crown thinning to compensate for a co-dominant leader. Sometimes, a tree may be deemed unsafe where mitigation will not reduce risk to an acceptable level, and removal may be recommended. None of these decisions are ones tree owners should try to make on their own, which is why TRAQ as a service through Connor Tree Service is so valuable.

Connor Tree Service offers a variety of tree care services, including trimming and pruning, tree removal, stump grinding, and the peace of mind that each project has the added benefit of TRAQ oversight. We want to be sure our customers are fully satisfied with their tree care, and this extra effort gets us closer to the high level of quality we are known for throughout the Charleston, SC area.

While it is impossible to eliminate all tree risks, it is possible, through a systematic and defensible approach, to reduce risk to a reasonable level. People, property, and activities are less likely injured, damaged, or disrupted when tree risk is acceptable, and this is our ultimate goal when providing a tree risk assessment to tree owners.