Catastrophic root failure

[Muggs]

This butternut tree was fully live, with a severely compromised root system. The owners had no idea it was in bad shape. It fell over in a mild wind storm. Trees like this are the reason why site inspection is so critical before climbing and rigging in trees. Our only explanation for why the roots were so rotten was excessive moisture and high groundwater in the backyard.

 

[Daniel]

One of the guys on a crew I worked with 5 or 6 times got killed when the neighbors tree let go at the roots and came across the property line and hit him from behind in the driveway. There had been some wind gusts the night before.. big tulip covered in ivy... would have been tough to spot.