Think before delaying removal of dead ash trees
The following statement is included on the Ohio Division of Forestry’s Emerald Ash Borer website:
“Ash is a tricky species due to its structural nature: as it declines and dies, large branches break or the entire tree topples over soon after death. Therefore, the safety hazard created by EAB in communities littered with dead ash trees creates a costly and dangerous problem for municipal leaders and homeowners. Removing dead and dying trees costs significantly more because of the unpredictable nature of the wood. Safely removing trees around homes, buildings, and backyards compounds the cost of dead tree removal.”
If you prefer to wait on removing the ash trees we will have 2 options for removal:
1. Drop whole tree and what it hits is what it hits (dead ash trees tend to shatter upon impact)
2. Bring a large crane on your lawn at a significantly increased cost.