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- 1. Grouping Trees Together May Make Them More Hurricane-Resistant, Study Says U.S. Lawns
- 2. The harsh winds of hurricanes can uproot eventhe largest of trees. However, planting these trees together may make them survive harsh winds better, according to the “Urban Forest Hurricane Recovery Program Series Publication” by the University of Florida. The researchers looked at the damage that Hurricane Ivan and Hurricane Jeanne did to the state in 2004. They found that 80% of the trees that were planted in groups during Ivan survived, as opposed to the 70% of individual trees that were still standing. Around 88% of grouped trees survived during Jeanne, compared to the 78% of individual trees that were still rooted. The Best Trees to Withstand Harsh Winds The report also pointed out that certain tree species tend to be more resilient against the wind. Among them are dogwood, live oak, American holly, and Florida thatch. To optimize their wind resistance, the authors recommend planting species that are native to one’s area. The study found that native trees had
- 3. a significantly better survival rate than exotic ones during major hurricanes that hit the state. As such, it’s essential for businesses to hire commercial landscaping service providers that have ample knowledge about native vegetation in the area. Those who live in tropical areas may have stronger trees too, according to an article by life science magazine The Scientist. It said that species like Sierra Palm are often shorter than trees in areas that don’t experience many hurricanes. The author noted three trees of significance: Muskwood, Sierra palm, and Tabonuco. The muskwood falls over quite easily, but it also develops sprouts that grow into new trees. The Sierra palm sheds its leaves quickly, allowing the wind to circulate the wood. The Tabonuco also loses its leaves, but it doubles down on resistance by intertwining its roots. Hurricanes and Climate Change While cities like Terre Haute may be safe from hurricanes, despite tropical cyclones ravaging the area, Atlantic states like New York and Pennsylvania are in high danger of category 4 or 5 hurricanes, according to a recent study called “Dynamical Downscaling Projections of Twenty-First-Century Atlantic Hurricane Activity: CMIP3 and CMIP5 Model-Based Scenarios.”
- 4. This is because of warmer sea temperatures that intensify wind speeds and rising sea levels that likely cause storms, the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions says in an article called “Hurricanes and Climate Change.” And while about 40 to 60 of tropical storms turn into hurricanes yearly, there may be a 45 to 87% increase in these types of developments in the coming years. As such, it’s important to make not only the house but also the landscape resistant to strong winds. Sources https://uslawns.com/locations/in/terre-haute/ https://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/woody/documents/FR173.pdf https://www.the-scientist.com/infographics/infographic--how-trees-fare-in-big-hurricanes-65401 https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/EP/EP30900.pdf https://journals.ametsoc.org/doi/full/10.1175/JCLI-D-12-00539.1 https://www.c2es.org/content/hurricanes-and-climate-change/