Resource Number: 17189
Title: Tree Species Susceptibility To Ice Storm Damage
Description: Ice storms have three components which interact to cause tree damage: ice accumulation, duration of ice on trees, and associated wind loads. Major ice storms are events causing millions of dollars in property and infrastructure damage, and occur periodically. These major ice storm events generate huge amounts of downed tree crown material, as well as complete tree loss, as direct impacts. In years following major storms, residual tree damage and mortality directly associated with these events continue to affect landscapes, forests, and right-of-ways.
Last Updated: October 3, 2022
Contributors:
Domain(s)/Area(S):
- Natural Resources
- Trees
Locations:
| Subject |
|---|
| storm damage (general) |
| ice storm |