Site assessment is the foundation of accurate tree risk assessment under ANSI A300 Part 9 and ISA TRAQ methodology. In this advanced training, we break down how site factors influence likelihood of failure, likelihood of impact, and consequences of failure.This video explores severe vs extreme weather and how foreseeable conditions shape defensible risk ratings. Learn how wind exposure, load bearing capacity, soil conditions, slope, aspect, grade change, sun exposure, and history of failure directly affect tree stability and impact potential.If you are an ISA Certified Arborist, TRAQ qualified professional, consulting arborist, or urban forester, this deep dive will elevate how you evaluate targets, occupancy, and site use patterns. Risk is not just about defects. It is about the interaction between the tree and its environment.Topics covered include tree risk assessment process, target identification, soil shear strength, root plate stability, construction impacts, drainage, wind loading, and slope dynamics. Whether you are performing basic or advanced assessments, this training will sharpen your professional judgment and strengthen your risk ratings.Subscribe for advanced arboriculture education and professional tree risk analysis content.#TreeRiskAssessment #ANSI300 #TRAQ #Arboriculture #UrbanForestry

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