What does hazard tree risk abatement aim to achieve?

Hazard tree risk abatement primarily focuses on reducing the potential for tree failure. This is essential for maintaining safety in urban and community environments where trees can pose risks to people, buildings, vehicles, and infrastructure when they fail or fall. The process involves identifying trees that exhibit signs of structural weakness or disease and implementing management strategies, such as pruning, cabling, or removal, to mitigate the risk associated with those trees.

While increasing the number of trees, enhancing aesthetic value, and promoting wildlife habitat are important aspects of urban forestry, they are not the core objectives of hazard tree risk abatement. The main goal here is to ensure safety by addressing the issues that could lead to tree failures, making option B the most relevant and accurate choice.