Trees are a nice feature of many properties, providing shade and numerous other benefits. However, sometimes trees need to be removed. There are a variety of reasons to remove a tree. Sometimes, trees die and need to be removed for safety reasons. Many trees in this area have died or are in the process of dying from diseases such as Rhizosphaera Needle Cast, which affects spruce and to some extent, fir trees, or insects, such as the Emerald Ash Borer. The Emerald Ash Borer affects ash trees, quickly killing them in just a few years if left untreated. Other times, trees may have outgrown their location, or are “nuisance trees”, such as willow or cottonwood trees that tend to drop branches, leaves, and twigs much of the season, which can make a yard messy and hard to maintain. Or, a tree might simply be located too close to a house, and the homeowner wishes to remove it so the roots don’t damage the foundation, or leaves don’t clog the gutters. Additionally, trees that are too close can lead to moss growing on the roof, which isn’t great for a roof’s longevity. Tree removal can help prevent or solve all of these problems.