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UF study: Some tree “defects” don’t predict whether a tree will fall in a hurricane


May 15, 2023

Just because a tree looks a bit odd or damaged, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s going to topple during a tropical storm or hurricane, new University of Florida research shows. When assessing trees, arborists normally examine dozens ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Arborists, Defects, Environmental Horticulture, Falling Trees, Gulf Coast Research And Education Center, Homeowners, Hurricane, Hurricane Ian, Tree Failure, Tree Protection, Trees, Tropical Storm, Uprooting, Winds

Royal Poinciana – Beautiful, but Poor Compartmentalizers.


September 8, 2022

A picture is often worth a thousand words. As an ISA certified certified arborist, when I saw this huge Royal Poinciana collapsed on a sunny day, with no wind, rain, or other adverse weather conditions, I just had to stop and find out what ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & Life
Tags: Compartmentalization, Delonix Regia, Ed Gilman, Newsletter, Newsletter Highlight, Newsletter2, Royal Poinciana, Tree Care, Tree Failure, Tree Pruning

Study: Most trees survive winds from hurricanes as strong as Category 1; experts still urge caution


August 23, 2022

As the heart of the Atlantic hurricane season approaches, a new University of Florida study shows most trees withstand tropical storm winds up to 95 mph in category 1 hurricanes. But lead study author Andrew Koeser and other UF/IFAS experts ... READ MORE

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Tags: Andrew Koeser, Arborist, Damage, Environmental Horticulture, Gulf Coast Research And Education Center, Hurricanes, International Association Of Arboriculture, Tampa, Tree Failure, Trees, Urban Trees, Wind

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