Exercise extreme caution when cutting trees on slopes. Position on Slope. Consider a tree's location on the slope before removal. Illustration 9 depicts a situation where various conifers and deciduous broad-leaved trees are obscuring the view. They are also protecting the residence from the full force of prevailing winds, as well as stabilizing the site of an old slide.
Tree cover can often reduce the height of brush.
If trees are removed, the brush grows higher thereby requiring constant trimming. One solution would be to remove some or all of the trees to access a view. However, upon considering the benefits these trees provide and some of the possible adverse impacts that could result, a landowner might seek ways to enhance the view without removing the trees. All factors should be considered together. This is especially important in regard to the vegetation surrounding trees being considered for removal.