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Moving a target is a common risk management strategy in arboriculture because it involves relocating people, structures, or objects that are vulnerable to tree failures or hazards. By reducing the likelihood of contact between potential tree failures (like falling branches or uprooted trees) and people or valuable property, the risk of injury or damage can be significantly minimized. This proactive approach allows for the management of existing vegetation and environmental features without necessarily altering them.

Cutting down branches, while it may help manage the tree structure, does not eliminate the risk entirely; it can sometimes create new risks or stress on the tree. Watering and fertilization can promote tree health, but they do not directly address the concept of risk reduction related to potential hazards. Planting new trees is important for long-term ecosystem health but does not pertain to immediate risk management regarding existing trees.