{"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EA tree can fall down because its roots can no longer stabilise it against wind pressure.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0A limb of a tree can fall down after it has lost the necessary mechanical strength to support its weight or to resist wind pressure.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0If the roots of a tree are able to stabilise it, if its trunk does not have enough mechanical strength, it may break-off and fall to the ground.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ETree safety management is based on risk assessment.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0A\u00A0hazard\u00A0is anything that could cause harm such as falling trees, falling branches, falling trunks.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0A\u00A0risk\u00A0is the chance - high or low - that someone will be harmed by a hazard.\u00A0\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ETrees should be inspected at 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