Urban Forest Hurricane Recovery Program series

Eliana Kampf, Astrid Delgado, Carol Lehtola, Mary L. Duryea, Richard Hauer, Allyson Salisbury, Michael G. Andreu, Alyssa Vinson, andRyan Klein

Stay safe! This fact sheet offers general safety tips, how to create a safe work zone, chain saw safety, and personal protective equipment.

Eliana Kampf, Astrid Delgado, Mary L. Duryea, Ryan Klein, Richard Hauer, Allyson Salisbury, Michael G. Andreu, andAlyssa Vinson

Proper tree care is best done by people with appropriate skills for the tree work at hand. Tree care professionals have advanced training and abilities to properly and safely correct damage or remove a tree as needed.

Eliana Kampf, Mary L. Duryea, Edward F. Gilman, Astrid Delgado, Ryan Klein, Richard Hauer, Allyson Salisbury, Michael G. Andreu, andAlyssa Vinson

Right after a hurricane, communities and homeowners need to decide what to do with storm-damaged trees. Although damaged trees may seem to be dying, some trees can be restored, others will need to be removed, and still others will not require any special treatment and can be left alone. The factors that should be considered when deciding whether to remove or restore storm-damaged trees are discussed in detail in this fact sheet. This information helps to make informed decisions about how to treat the damaged trees after a storm. First published January 2007. 

Edward F. Gilman, Traci Partin, Ryan Klein, Richard Hauer, Allyson Salisbury, Michael G. Andreu, andAlyssa Vinson

ENH-1054 provides a step-by-step guide for restoring trees after a hurricane or windstorm so that trees can bring beauty and shade back to the community with reduced risk.

Mary L. Duryea, Eliana Kampf, Allyson Salisbury, Richard Hauer, Ryan Klein, Michael G. Andreu, Andrew Koeser, andAlyssa Vinson

This fact sheet reports on the lessons learned from research conducted after 10 hurricanes by scientists at the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS). It also includes valuable field observations from professionals, such as urban foresters, scientists, and arborists.

Edward F. Gilman, Traci Partin, Allyson Salisbury, Richard Hauer, Ryan Klein, Michael G. Andreu, Andrew Koeser, andAlyssa Vinson

This publication describes how to adjust existing design situations where roots are in conflict with the landscape, how to design new situations where space is limited, sustainable parking lot design, and tree selection.

Edward F. Gilman, Laura Sadowski, Allyson Salisbury, Richard Hauer, Ryan Klein, Michael G. Andreu, Andrew Koeser, andAlyssa Vinson

Discusses site evaluation, modification, maintenance practices, desirable tree attributes, and tree selection.

Mary L. Duryea, Eliana Kampf, Allyson Salisbury, Richard Hauer, Ryan Klein, Michael G. Andreu, Andrew Koeser, andAlyssa Vinson

Un equipo de científicos de UF/IFAS estudió diez huracanes para determinar su efecto en el bosque urbano. Uno de los objetivos principales de este estudio fue elaborar listas de resistencia relativa al viento para diferentes especies de árboles urbanos, con el fin de ayudar a las comunidades a estar mejor preparadas para futuras temporadas de huracanes al seleccionar las especies adecuadas. Esta hoja informativa presenta la investigación y la metodología que llevaron a la creación de estas listas de resistencia relativa al viento. También analiza en detalle los resultados y ofrece recomendaciones adicionales para seleccionar y establecer árboles, con el objetivo de tener un bosque urbano más saludable y resistente al viento.

Mary L. Duryea, Eliana Kampf, Allyson Salisbury, Richard Hauer, Ryan Klein, Michael G. Andreu, Andrew Koeser, andAlyssa Vinson

A team of UF/IFAS scientists studied 10 hurricanes to determine their effect on the urban forest. One of the major goals of this study was to assemble lists of relative wind resistance for different urban tree species to help communities prepare for hurricane seasons. This fact sheet presents the research and methodology that lead to these lists, discusses the results and presents recommendations for selecting and establishing trees for a healthier and more wind-resistant urban forest.

Eliana Kampf andMary L. Duryea
Other Contacts: Michael G. Andreu, Andrew Koeser, andRyan Klein

A team of UF/IFAS scientists studied 10 hurricanes to determine their effect on the urban forest. One of the major goals of this study was to assemble lists of relative wind resistance for different urban tree species to help communities prepare for hurricane seasons. This fact sheet presents the research and methodology that lead to lists of relative wind resistance for tropical and subtropical tree species.