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Can Tree roots growing above the surface create safety challenges?

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Tree Stumps and roots above the surface can create fall hazards in a yard. https://aldinetreeservices.com/contact-us Can Tree roots growing above the surface create safety challenges?  Yes, tree roots growing above the surface can create safety challenges without a doubt.  The hazards are genuinely numerous, and easy to overlook, because it's typically not right at eye level.   Arbors often present trip hazards when their roots rise above the surface. Serving the greater Harris County area since 2001, I've had the opportunity to see many different arbor situations. On one occasion several years back, a customer was attempting to illustrate a limb he was concerned might fall, and hurt someone in his family. He took a step back, and tripped on a cluster of roots from a Maple tree which had grown above the surface. Fortunately, although a bit embarrassed, I'm happy to report he was ok. At this point he said something to the extent of, "Delfino, I know I c