Which tree defects should you photograph?
According to the ISA tree risk checklist, there are 11 questions to ask. Look for large dead branches, hanging or fallen branches, loose bark, cracks or splits, cavities or rotten wood, mushrooms at the base, recent construction nearby, unusually yellow or small leaves, and signs of topping. Photograph any you find up close.
Source: International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), “Recognizing Tree Risk”








