Year of publication 2011

Natural disasters can wreak havoc on the lives and landscapes of impacted communities. Hurricanes, floods, ice storms, tornadoes, and other serious natural hazards have the potential to devastate cities large and small, and to destroy the urban forest in the process. Natural hazard management presents the tools to properly prepare for and respond to the threat of major storms, beginning with a "right tree, right place" approach for planning prior to planting. Coordinated efforts among city leaders and urban forestry managers-- including elected officials, nonprofits, municipal agencies, utilities, tree care companies, and citizen foresters-- can help minimize damage by and to trees during natural disasters.