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Urban Trees Are Not Stand-Alone Structures: Improving Knowledge of Tree Mechanical Stability by Considering Local Environmental Conditions
Summary
Urban trees are an integral part of the physical environment. Therefore, when determining the mechanical stability of any tree, an arborist needs to examine the environment and physical surroundings in which the tree is situated. Only by taking into account the ecological context, the substrate, and the immediate and distant infrastructure can arborists make informed decisions about tree mechanical safety.
Conference Proceedings Documents
Presenters
Alexia Stokes, PhD DSc, INRA, INRA, Montpellier Cedex
5, HERAULT, FRANCE, France
Researcher in tree root biomechanics and architecture for 20
years. Editor of three books on ecological engineering, tree root structure and
function. Author of 50 papers on tree biomechanics, root architecture, and
biology.
Climbers' Corner • Tree Academy
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