Many of us in the Arbo world are well aware how many trees are removed for no good reason.

Accurate risk assessment includes working to help people understand their personal risk tolerance and what the actual risk from a tree might be. I find that when people actually think about it they realize that their tree is not going to turn their kid into Flat Stanley or cleave their house in half the tree is likley to stick around for a while.

Plant and conserve! And don't be afraid to prune to reduce risk!

Scott