WASHINGTON — When storms strike, one of the biggest concerns that some people in the DMV have is falling trees. A survey of residents in Fairfax, cited this as a concern on a recent environmental ...

Forest configuration, defined by tree density and spacing, affects trees’ resistance against powerful winds. In this study, the thinned plot experienced tree failures due to Typhoon Trami, while the ...

Hoosiers can expect to see more severe weather this week, according to the National Weather Service in Indianapolis. There is a moderate weather risk across the state today, with tornadoes, 1-2" of ...

Destructive winds during storms and cyclones often cause tree failures, especially through uprooting and stem breakage. However, how trees respond to wind under various forest configurations and ...