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Some neighborhoods are well-organized and closely-knit that they the residents all contribute in ensuring the safety and tranquility of their community. Some have their neighborhood watch organizations. Others have their own volunteer fire brigades. Many neighborhoods also practice volunteerism in the event of disasters. Members may help each other in cleaning and reconstructing homes in the aftermath of a storm or any natural disaster. A few neighborhoods may have enough foresight to prevent or at least mitigate some possible threats. Managing vegetation in a residential community is one such preventive strategy in ensuring safety. This is especially true when it comes to minimizing property damage, injuries and fatalities during a hurricane or strong winds. Vegetation management mainly refers to the removal of dead trees, grinding tree stumps, and removal of dangerous branches. Precarious branches may snap under strong wind. They may also touch high-voltage wires or telephone cables. Old and dying trees, on the other hand, may fall over and destroy a car or a home. These weakened trees need to be removed before they cause serious damage. Trimming the leaves of healthy trees may also help in preventing possible fires and mess. It can also help improve the natural illumination during daytime. Trees may help in providing shades and regulating temperature but too much shades are not always desirable. This is particularly true for houses that are hardly getting natural illumination during day time because of the tree foliage blocking the sun and ambient light. Thick foliages are also potential security problem. Some homeowners may not have clear view of their surroundings. It would be hard to see potential intruders or burglars. Thick foliage may also provide hiding places for stalkers and others potential threats. It would also be difficult for street passers-by to witness ongoing crimes in residences that are blocked by thick foliages. Hence, thick vegetations in a neighborhood may exacerbate potential security threats. Aside from exacerbating security threats, improperly managed vegetations may possibly obstruct firefighters. Leaves and branches may serve as fuel in spreading fire in a neighborhood. Some parts of houses may become hard to access due to vegetation obstructions. Responding to any type of emergency would be relatively difficult if vehicles do not have easy access to residential areas. Virtually all cities and municipalities have ordinances or statutes that specify zoning rules as part of urban planning. These statutes may specify what type of vegetations that can be planted and the distances between (otherwise known as density) them. Typically, it is mandatory to remove precariously positioned trees and branches. Other types of vegetations that may potentially endanger people and properties are also removed. Grass and wild shrubs may also be regularly removed from public places but it is the main responsibility of residents to manage the vegetations in their own yards. Residents who are too negligent may be fined and compelled to clean their own yards. Ensuring the safety of a neighborhood is a community responsibility. It is something that should be voluntarily done by the residents without the need for government imposition. You can learn more about vegetation management by visiting our WATreeworks website and other sub-pages. You can also know about the services we are offering such as stump grinding by searching the entire website.
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