Is a tree management plan worth the expense?

I live in a small, 17-unit town-home community that was formed in the early 1980's. We have around 70 mature trees to maintain and are considering buying a comprehensive tree management plan that includes a tree inventory and a projected maintenance plan with cost estimates for five years. The cost of the plan is $1000.00. Have any other HOAs purchased this type of plan and felt it was worth the fee?

So worth it. We had a licensed arborist come do an evaluation of our trees. Ended up cutting down Bradford trees. Trimmed back other trees. Plus found had pine beetle infestation. Which was top expensive to handle at the time. A tree did end up falling into a house due to the beetles.

I would factor in insurance. It should be noted that HOA handles trees that they planted versus owners. There should be a tree approval process. We had a brochure given to us with tree names and sizes they grow. That way we would say no to a Oak but yes to a Crepe Myrtle.

Remember a tree falling on a house or fence does not equal a HOA insurance claim. The homeowners insurance is responsible for most of it. The HOA may be responsible for tree cleanup on common area.

Do not fall into lawsuit fear or threats. Know the lines and make sure everyone knows what that line is.

Honestly, I would pass, You need to look at the overall cost versus need. Some trees will need regular pruning
and some will not, some may be dormant for one or more years. I would stick to the individual pricing for the time
being. reevaluate it in a few years to see if all the trees will need annual pruning.