To reduce wind resistance, Zampini suggests thinning the crown and pruning any dead or decaying branches, as this helps ...
Trees can mitigate hurricane damage, but proper planting and maintenance are crucial. Homeowners should inspect trees for signs of damage, disease, or weakness. Native trees with wide canopies and ...
Over the last few years, I and other people I know in the tree business have noticed an increase in concern about trees doing damage during storms. This, of course, is no surprise, as tornadoes, ...
Forest configuration, defined by tree density and spacing, affects trees’ resistance against powerful winds. In this study, the thinned plot experienced tree failures due to Typhoon Trami, while the ...
WASHINGTON — When storms strike, one of the biggest concerns that some people in the DMV have is falling trees. A survey of residents in Fairfax, cited this as a concern on a recent environmental ...
Destructive winds during storms and cyclones often cause tree failures, especially through uprooting and stem breakage. However, how trees respond to wind under various forest configurations and ...