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What Is Tree Decay and How Can You Spot It Before It’s Too Late?

Piece of decayed wood held by arborist during tree inspection – example of internal tree decay in mature trees

Understanding hidden decay and how non-invasive tools can detect it before failure occurs. Why Tree Decay Deserves Attention Tree decay is one of the leading causes of tree failure and often, it goes unnoticed until it’s too late. Trees can look perfectly healthy on the outside while breaking down from within. Following on from our […]

Reactive or Proactive? Why Tree Risk Management Needs to Go Below the Surface

Paul Holly using the Arborsonic 3D Acoustic Tomograph to assess internal tree decay during a site inspection.

Tree risk management is about more than just reacting to storm damage—it’s about understanding what’s happening inside your trees before problems appear. How decay hidden inside trees can lead to costly damage—and what can be done to prevent it. Following on from our recent blog, “Why Tree Safety Matters,” we now ask the next big […]