"The oils and the resins that are in the trees make them just nearly explosive in the right conditions," said Rep. Dobrinski.

Some fungal diseases include Armillaria root rot (for which there is no cure), phytophthora root rot (although the Western red cedar ... in a line, is a telltale sign. Unhealthy trees can also ...

It was a coveted Western red cedar, providing both shade and privacy. Following an amicable discussion, I agreed to have the tree taken down ... possible transmission line upgrade and location ...