Are trees on a slope good or bad?
It depends. In general, trees help remove water from soils and sturdy roots help stabilize a slope. However, in the event of a slide, trees can become lethal projectiles. Should you remove trees? There are many factors to consider: stability of your slope, tree species, age, health of the tree, current stability of the tree, position on the slope, and surrounding vegetation. For more information about tree removal consult, Managing Vegetation on Coastal Slopes.
