Is
the tree an leaning edge tree?
Often trees are removed for house building and the edge trees that are left can pose a high risk of hazard. Before the construction these trees had the group protecting them from the wind. These edge trees (arrows) have a substantial lean with children play areas as target. These trees pose a high risk of hazard.
Below is a leaning tree.
Tree at left is not a tree that grew in a lean with a curved trunk. It is leaning straight from the ground. This is a high risk of hazard situation with the road being the target.
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