Tag: Tree Biomechanics

Sunrise and overhanging oak trees at Lake Alice.

Getting to the Root of Construction-Induced Tree Failures (Tree Journal Club 7)

by Andrew Koeser
July 22, 2025

I live in a region of the world that frequently experiences hurricanes as disturbance events. Other places might endure wildfires, flooding, or ice storms. While different regions each suffer their own distinctive form of environmental smiting, ... READ MORE

Category: , Forests, Horticulture, Natural Resources
Tags: Rooted In Tree Research, Tree Biomechanics, Tree Research Journal Club, Trees And Construction, Urban Forest, Urban Forestry, Urban Forestry Extension
Sunrise and overhanging oak trees at Lake Alice.

Branch Union Strength: Challenging Common Assumptions About V-Shaped vs. U-Shaped Forks (Journal Club 2)

by Andrew Koeser
April 1, 2025

At our last Tree Research Journal Club meeting, we discussed the only paper we could find with data on pruner design and tree wound response, comparing its findings to conventional gardening wisdom. Today, we're examining another widely accepted ... READ MORE

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Tags: Codominant Stems, Rooted In Tree Research, Tree Biomechanics, Tree Defects, Tree Research Journal Club

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