Forest landowners in the Mahoning Valley and surrounding NE Ohio manage far more trees than the average homeowner, and spotting hazard trees before they become a problem takes a trained eye.
A hazard tree poses a risk of failure to a target: a structure, road, fence line, utility, or area of frequent use. On larger properties, these trees often go unnoticed because they sit out of the main sightline. Warning signs include dead or dying tops, large dead limbs hung up in the crown (sometimes called widow-makers), visible decay at the base, cracks or splits in the trunk, and significant lean that wasn't there last season.
Starwood Tree Service assesses forest landowner properties across Girard, Youngstown, and a 15-mile radius of the Mahoning Valley. Our ISA-certified arborists evaluate individual trees and larger stand conditions, and can help prioritize removals or maintenance by risk level and your property goals.
A summer walkthrough catches what winter ice and spring storms may have set in motion. Free estimates are available for landowners in the area.
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