Does this tree pose a threat?

[blackarrow]

Hello,

There is a white fir located on a slope on our property. We purchased the property three years ago and have not cut any roots. I am unsure if the root in the middle even belongs to the fir, but the root on the right appears to have been cut years ago (it has some new growth sprouting from it).

Since I’m not an expert, I would like to know if this fir poses any risk of falling. It appears healthy and straight to me.

Here are some photos I took:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks.

Edited December 23, 2024 by blackarrow
Attached images with imgur, not sure if this is allowed.

[Mick Dempsey]

What would happen if it failed? 
Meaning what would it damage?

[blackarrow]

Well, it could damage the cabin where we spend our weekends. Weight of the tree is considerable, which makes me quite concerned.

[Mick Dempsey]

Difficult to say with any certainty.

If it worries you, take it out.

[GarethM]

5 minutes ago, Mick Dempsey said:

Difficult to say with any certainty.

If it worries you, take it out.

I think with the chainsaw on the picnic table this might be have already been decided.

[blackarrow]

Well, actually no, because this tree is very important to us.

Is there any way to stabilize it? There is a solid oak tree the same height about 60 ft away.

[Mark Bolam]

No.

[kram]

As above, in the current state it doesnt look good.
 

How tall is it? You dont show the hieght or the distance to cabin.

 

You could reduce the tree to a height that will be a much lower risk. This will need to be repeated every 5-10 years.

[Mark Bolam]

And it will look shite for the rest of it’s life.

[Stubby]

10 hours ago, kram said:

 

 

You could reduce the tree to a height that will be a much lower risk. This will need to be repeated every 5-10 years.

And then not only will it look shite but all the new leaders that shoot will make it top heavy and more likely to fall over . 

[Welshfred]

How tall is it likely to get? Will you still be happy with it there in 10 years time? Or 20?

 

Abies concolor (Gord. & Glend.) Lindl. ex Hildebr., white fir, is a large forest tree from 60 to 200 feet in height that can live up to 300 years or more.

 

WHITE FIR - USDA Plants Database