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Swaying palm leaves in the wind by an out-of-focus sea background.

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

by Brad Buck
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
Swaying palm leaves in the wind by an out-of-focus sea background.

Timmmberrr! … UF experts try to take subjectivity out of tree-falling assessments

by Brad Buck
September 7, 2021

In the eye of hurricane season, you need hardy trees that can withstand the strong winds that come with the storms – and which can topple trees. That's why University of Florida tree scientists Ryan Klein and Andrew Koeser study the variables ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes
Tags: Andrew Koeser, Arborists, Environmental Horticulture, Falling Trees, Gulf Coast Research And Education Center, Hurricane, Hurricane Season, Pests, Ryan Klein, Subjectivity, Tree Failure, Tree-risk Assessment, Trees, Winds

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