Arborist Advice: Do Not Hang Swings on Trees

Jun 12, 2025

Seemingly innocuous hanging a swing on a tree for your children to use is dangerous for multiple of reasons that may not seem obvious at first glance. The health of a tree cannot always be determined from how it looks. Keeping people safe and avoiding unnecessary harm is always our top priority for our community.

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