Common Questions and Answers Is it true that electric utilities are required by federal law to cut down trees near their power lines? No. To prevent power outages, federally approved reliability standards require utilities to manage vegetation ... READ MORE
Category: ConservationThere are numerous instances where pruning is necessary to promote a tree’s health, provide clearance for sidewalks/roads, reduce hazards to people and property, and train and shape a young tree. Pruning cuts also create potential entry points ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural ResourcesUrban forest conservation is primarily a social endeavor. The practice of arboriculture and urban forestry takes place in a value laden context. Science and technology represent the tools by which we carve out these social values within the ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources
Following a major storm, our backyards, and communities can be quickly changed. Homes and buildings may be damaged or destroyed. Power lines will be down and trees broken and torn. In the wake such change people, and entire neighborhoods may ... READ MORE
Category: , Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Home LandscapesFollowing a hurricane or other strong storm you may need to assess structural damage to property caused by a storm. You may also want to calculate the financial loss of damage to trees and other landscaping. The value of damaged trees can be ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Home LandscapesDamage to trees increases with increasing wind storm speeds. But, not all trees withstand winds to the same degree. Some trees are better choices than others in hurricane prone coastal landscapes. Since Hurricane Andrew struck South Florida ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Forests, Home Landscapes, Natural ResourcesSeemingly large healthy branches can occasionally and suddenly drop off mature trees during calm summer weather. The unexpected fall of a large limb is unnerving and can make us start to feel uneasy about the tree. After all, the once venerable ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Home Landscapes, Natural ResourcesThe semi-tropical climate of central Florida typically produces a warm dry season between March and June. It is at this time of year we are most likely to experience a prolonged period of very low rainfall which stress trees and shrubs. Numerous ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Natural Resources