Should I have this Norway Maple removed?

[masstrees]

Hello everyone,

I have a norway maple that appears to be experiencing some rotting. I moved into the house 3 years ago and have been keeping an eye on the tree and it doesn't appear to be getting worse but who knows I suppose.

I've attached some photos of the trunk and what appears to be a crack along the back of the tree. I'd appreciate any advice, thank you!

 

[ATH]

Certainly worth having a qualified risk assessor look at it in person, but the good is that there is a lot of strong response growth. From those pictures, the most concerning thing would be the branch that comes out of the top of the rotted area - looks to be poorly attached. I'd at least have that significantly reduced. I'd be hesitant to remove it and open up a fresh wound at the already rotted area.

 

[masstrees]

Thank you @ATH we have someone coming on Tuesday to take a look, fingers crossed!

It's a beautiful tree and the canopy is full and healthy as well so it'd be a shame to lose it.

 

[ATH]

Try to get a read on who is looking at it...do they make a living removing trees or helping maintain trees?