TARGET
A target may be a structure, vehicle, or person that could be struck by a
falling tree. The value of a target has a direct bearing on the relative hazard
a tree represents. A tree falling on a fence is less serious than one falling
on a visitor center. A tree that could injure or kill people, such as one
leaning over a tent pad, is the most hazardous.
Defective trees near a heavily used campsite or picnic table represent a higher
risk than do trees in areas infrequently used by visitors because the
probability of a person being injured is greater should a tree fail.
Hazard trees in such areas should have a high priority for removal or other
corrective treatment. |
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