Widow-makers are broken branches or fallen trees suspended in your woodlot's canopy. They can also be rotten trees on the verge of falling. Widow-makers can fall without warning. Know what to look for so you can avoid these hazardous limbs and trees.
This slideshow gives examples of widow-makers to help you spot these natural dangers on your own land.
This 3-page factsheet was produced for landowners in Kentucky, but it provides an overview of hazardous trees that applies wherever your woods are.