What can result from a high tree risk tolerance by stakeholders?

A high tree risk tolerance among stakeholders can lead to increased potential for tree failures and accidents. When stakeholders are willing to accept a higher level of risk, they may defer necessary maintenance, inspections, or removals of trees that could pose hazards. This lack of proactive management can result in trees becoming unstable or hazardous over time, heightening the likelihood of failures that could lead to personal injury, property damage, or other safety incidents.

While a higher tolerance might suggest a priorities shift towards budget limitations or reduced immediate intervention, the underlying issue is that the acceptance of risk effectively increases the chances of adverse outcomes. Acknowledging and managing tree risk is critical to maintaining safety standards, and a high tolerance undermines those efforts.