Who should handle removal or pruning of a hazardous tree?

The proper authority or a qualified professional.

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  1. The proper authority or a qualified professional ✔
  2. Any passing hiker
  3. A Scout alone

Why: Hazardous tree work should go to the proper authority or agency, and pruning or removal is professional work.

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Answer: The proper authority or a qualified professional. Hazardous tree work should go to the proper authority or agency, and pruning or removal is professional work.

  1. Scouting America: Forestry www.scouting.org/merit-badges/forestry
    Make your list available to the proper authority or agency.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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