Resource Number: 17190
Title: Tree Strength & Resistance to Damage Under Ice Storm Loads
Description: Ice storms generate large structural loads on trees due to accumulated ice weight, ice load duration (how long ice is on a tree), and wind loads during ice accumulation. Major ice storms generate severe tree damage. Across Eastern North America, a number of research papers have examined remains of trees and forests after major ice storms. These studies provide a number of key observations on tree structure, health, and mortality. From Southeastern Canada to the deep South of the United States, major ice storms periodically occur. Tree damage resulting from major ice storms can be divided into eight (8) general causes, locations, and damage categories. These attribute categories leading to or causing tree damage from ice storms include:
Last Updated: August 31, 2022
Contributors:
Domain(s)/Area(S):
- Natural Resources
- Trees
Locations:
| Subject |
|---|
| storm damage (general) |
| ice storm |