Stronger Together: Managing Urban Trees in the Face of Storms
Stronger Together: Managing Urban Trees in the Face of Storms
Dr. Mysha Clarke
University of Florida
School of Forest, Fisheries and Geomatic Sciences
Research shows that there is an increase in the number, frequency, and intensity of storms globally. Urban areas face unique risks from more intense weather events like hurricanes, ice storms, and associated flooding and wind damage. In addition, these storm events are more pronounced in urban areas that are already grappling with rapid population growth, aging infrastructure, and ongoing urbanization. While urban trees are critical for the provisioning of ecosystem services, professionals have varied perceptions of the risks they pose, making this an important but understudied area of urban forest management.
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