Remove unhealthy/dead/dangerous trees near moderate to highly critical roads, bridges and rail lines and around utility poles and wires.
Moderate – labor and equipment costs can be high
Low – assume initial process will removal problematic trees
Moderate/High – removal of dead/unhealthy/dangerous trees will reduce the potential of fallen debris
High – can be done in a phased approach as needed
Labor and equipment; coordination with responsible entities (e.g., utilities), community resistance to tree removal
Ensure that clearance is prioritized across a range of equity areas, and consider re-planting removed trees.
