IPM & Hazard Tree Liability    (View PDF)

H. Dennis P. Ryan III

Abstract: Arborists engaged in Integrated Pest Management programming of property must include hazard tree detection in their strategy. A failure to identify tree hazards during survey or monitoring practices may lead to personal injury or damage to property. This could be ruled by the courts to be a breach of responsibility on the part of the inspecting arborist. While we cannot prevent all accidents, many can be avoided if we look for tree hazards during IPM visits.

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https://doi.org/10.48044/jauf.1989.048