I see neighborhoods filled with large-growth trees which are not tended at all, generally speaking. The evidence doesn't match the theory. Yes trees fall, and

I see neighborhoods filled with large-growth trees which are not tended at all, generally speaking. The evidence doesn't match the theory. Yes trees fall, and so does every building and everything else under the Sun, which itself will die. Trees have long lives, centuries for many. That's a pretty minor risk. Buildings need maintenance too.