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Reducing Storm Damage in Urban Forests:A Pruning Guide
Flyer describing how to prune trees for minimal storm damage.
Pruning reduces the risk of storm damage two ways: by reducing drag (wind resistance on the crown) and by lowering the height of the pressure center of the crown. This flyer describes the results of research done to test the effects of crown reduction, thinning, and raising on 3 species of 3.5 inch caliper trees. Drag and bending moment was recorded.
Authors
B. Kane, R. Harris, S. Day
B. Kane, R. Harris, S. Day
Publisher
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA (US)
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Resource Type
Information/Research Summary
Information/Research Summary
Resource Format
Pamphlet/Flyer/Factsheet
Pamphlet/Flyer/Factsheet
Funding Source
USDA FS (NUCFAC Recommended)
USDA FS (NUCFAC Recommended)
Sub-Topics
Pruning, Storms (general)
Pruning, Storms (general)
State(s)/Region(s)
National
National
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MW: F-PAMP-VA-**-001
MW: F-PAMP-VA-**-001
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MWCU&CF
MWCU&CF
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