Trees on campus grounds are an integral ecological component. They provide aesthetics, shading, and maintain a comfortable environment for the student population. Their benefits increase with age, however, their risks may increase as well. Older, overmature trees experience structural defects that may create hazardous conditions. This presentation will provide an overview of how to read the body language of trees to identify defects and potential hazards. Methods to evaluate the risk with respect to targets will be presented, as well as new technologies to evaluate strength loss and potential consequences of failure of large limbs or the entire tree. The Facility Administrator/Manager will be able to identify and mitigate potentially high risk trees in a proactive manner.