Estimating Wind Forces on Tree Crowns
http://www.forestry.uga.edu/warnell/service/library/index.php3?docID=400
Wind and gravity are the two primary forces acting upon tree crowns. The structural resistance to these forces by the tree require complex allocation
processes and dedication of limited resources. Assessing the shear scale of both wind and gravity forces,...
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Flooding and its Effects on Trees
http://www.na.fs.fed.us/spfo/pubs/n_resource/flood/intro.htm
The 1993 floods along the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers and their tributaries have caused tremendous losses in terms of human life, homes, businesses and crop production. Bottomland areas have been under water for many weeks. Landowners, homeowners, foresters, park managers, and others are concerned about the long-term effect of the flooding on the forests of the Midwest and the Great Plains.
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Neutral Plane Faults & Stem Strength
http://www.forestry.uga.edu/warnell/service/library/index.php3?docID=405
In storm damage and tree failure assessments, estimating residual strength of damaged trees is difficult and filled with complex, dynamic interactions between the soil, tree, and environment. To help tree specialists appreciate tree biomechanics, this pub…
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Storm Damage Update
http://www.cnr.umn.edu/FR/extension/stormdamage.html
Storm damage
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Storms Over the Urban Forest
http://www.na.fs.fed.us/spfo/pubs/uf/sotuf/sotuf.htm
When a disaster such as a wind or ice storm strikes a municipality, it causes the people and government officials to take actions to ensure survival and safety of its citizens. Downed trees, power lines and wrecked property are major hindrances in getting help to injured people. The beautiful shade tree, now severely damaged, is a hazard that has to be removed in a hurry to get emergency vehicles through the city
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Storms Over the Urban Forest
http://www.na.fs.fed.us/spfo/pubs/uf/sotuf/sotuf.htm
Planning, Responding, and Regreening--
A community Guide to Natural Disaster Relief
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Tree Health Care: Managing Natural Changes
http://www.clemson.edu/extfor/urban_tree_care/forlf18.htm
We can do very little to alter the harsh urban environment. However, we can develop proactive tree programs that favor long-term tree health, reduce maintenance and replacement costs, and enhance tree longevity
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Trees and Ice Storms: Ice Storm Resistant Urban Trees
http://www.ag.uiuc.edu/%7Evista/abstracts/aicestorm.html
Susceptibility ratings of species commonly planted in urban areas are presented for use in developing and maintaining healthy urban tree populations. Includes information about what causes ice storms.
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