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It’s a common misconception: trees grow wild all over the place, and they’re fine, so why would I need to have mine trimmed? Yes, it’s true, trees are common in most parts of the United States (and across much of the world) and no one is sending arborists out to the deep, dark forests to cut back crossing branches or remove damaged limbs. But there are two important differences between trees in the forests and trees in your yard: numbers and space. In the wild, trees, as species, thrive and survive based on numbers. It doesn’t really matter if a single tree in a large wilderness succumbs to rot from a damaged branch – another will carry on. The trees in your yard are relatively few in number, and you actually DO care that the dogwood along your front walk or the maple outside your picture window makes it through to next year, so proper maintenance helps ensure that they do. The other important difference is space: if a tree falls in the forest and no one is around … then there isn’t anyone to get injured or sue for property damage. If the tree in your front yard topples over onto your neighbors BMW (or worse) you’re going to regret it for a very long time. Proper tree trimming promotes proper tree health and arboreal longevity, and for the trees in your yard, it’s essential.