Tree controversy hits the Globe

[bobobb.livejournal.com]

I found this commentary interesting and it's right in Davis Square!

http://www.boston.com/community/blogs/askthepilot/2014/01/a_somerville_tree_saga_redefin.html

As a landlord who had to cut back a dying tree or have my insurance cut off (as a letter from the insurance company threatened), I have mixed feelings about this commentary and the author's suggestions. At the same time, I have three other healthy trees in my backyard I wouldn't touch.

Comments

[intuition-ist.livejournal.com]

...but having said that, I also take a very long and careful look at any trees near any property that I'm planning on living in long term, with an eye toward "what happens if a bad hurricane/windstorm/microburst hits? how likely am I to be looking at a major repair bill / insurance claim afterward as a result?" The results of that analysis factor into the buying decision.