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<br />14 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Evaluation of other factors that contribute to tree failure shall be considered, including the <br />following: <br />1. Structural defects in the tree, including branches, trunk, and roots. <br />2. Potential unintended objects, including people, structures, or property use and <br />occupancy. <br /> <br />Advanced assessment methods can include an evaluation of structural defects utilizing current <br />methods of internal decay inspection available; soil/slope and/or creek bank stability; individual <br />species’ susceptibility to failure; pruning; history; decay weaknesses and any other compromising <br />or pertinent factors considered. This is an option or may be considered for high value trees. <br />Evaluation of unintentional objects shall consider structures or activities under or around the tree <br />(e.g., building, parking, pedestrian, recreational, utility lines, hardscape, etc.). Occupancy shall <br />consider frequency of use, and whether the unintended object will be present when failure occurs. <br />Consideration shall be given to whether the unintended object can reasonably be removed or <br />isolated to mitigate the hazard. <br />Section 5: Tree Removal