Topic:

“Trees and Ice Storms: Developing Ice Storm Resistant Urban Tree Populations“ with Richard Hauer, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.  Along with fires and wind, ice storms are a frequent and major natural disturbance factor in many areas of the country.  This webcast introduced the issue of  making urban forests less susceptible to the damage from ice storms and winter weather events.   This webcast brings you up to date on the latest research findings and outline resource materials that will help you prepare for the next catastrophic event.

Supporting Material:

Documents and Files:

• Ice Resistant Trees Factsheet – Univ. of New Hampshire

Web Links:

• Trees & Ice Storms: The Development of Ice Storm–Resistant Urban Tree Populations
• WGN Weather Blog – Storm Resistant Trees

Other Resources:

• Documents will go here

Archived Video:

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