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In the upper Midwest, wind and ice storms are common, and often cause tremendous damage to individual trees and urban forests. These storms can cause weakly attached branches or leaders... Read More »
storm damage 1995-2005_image002_0000Data Collection Forty-two (42) tree species were documented as damaged by wind and/or ice loading events in Minnesota between March, 1995, and October, 2005.   One thousand five hundred eighty-four (1584)... Read More »
A Homeowner’s Guide This publication by Gary R. Johnson discusses construction damage to trees.  It explains how trees can be damaged, symptoms of damage, how to minimize construction damage to... Read More »
To Care for Trees IS to Care for Sidewalks By Becky Mellentin and Lorrie Stromme, reviewed by MPRB. Based on research from May through July, 2000, by Northeast Minneapolis residents and... Read More »
winterdamageIt’s not just the cold!  Trees also have to survive salt, ice, de-icers, hungry wildlife, and more.  Here are a few good pubs on preventing winter damage to trees from... Read More »

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