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Hazard Trees — 10 items

Link Estimating Leaning Tree Failures
Leaning trees are difficult to assess for catastrophic risk management. In leaning trees, the strength in tension and compression of various portions of the ...
Link Estimating Weights of Branch Segments
Estimating the forces and loads applied in tree systems requires the weight of different parts and portions be determined. One of the most difficult measures ...
Link How to Recognize and Reduce Tree Hazards in Recreation Sites
An understanding of the many factors affecting tree hazards in recreation sites will help predict which trees are most likely to fail. Hazard tree management ...
Link How to Recognize Hazardous Defects in Trees
Trees add to our enjoyment of outdoor experiences whether in forests, parks, or urban landscapes. Too often, we are unaware of the risks associated with ...
Link There's Life in Hazard Trees
The objective of this information guide is to provide considerations regarding wildlife when making decisions during hazard tree assessments. The ...
Link Tree Fall Distance Estimate
The distance covered by a falling tree is critical for removal of targets and defense of landscape features. The distance within range of a falling tree ...
Link Tree Hazards: Recognition and Reduction in Recreation Sites
This publication is primarily for the practicing forester or technician who has responsibility for the administration, operation, and maintenance of recreation ...
Link Tree Heights & Force of Fall
Trees represent large amounts of potential energy standing above the ground. When trees fall, the force with which they hit the ground surface is proportional ...
Link Tree Risk Management and Hazard Assessment: A General Overview
Management of urban forests includes maintenance, protection and prevention of problems. It denotes expertise at the organism level, and fimiliarity and ...
Link Tree Strength & Cross-sectional Area
Assessing trees for structural integrity continues to be critical for risk management in landscapes, along right-of-ways, and for storm damage management.
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