How trees stand and fall is centered upon the load they are under and how they hold against wind and gravity. Understanding tree structure, and how it bends and twists in the wind, is key to effective risk management along streets, in parks, and across landscapes.
How many of Georgia’s native trees can you identify? There are more than 260 native trees from the mountains to the sea in Georgia. The second most numerous genera group among Georgia’s native trees is Crataegus—hawthorns. How many hawthorns can you find and identify? They are all over the place!
Native ash trees can be found in every county in Georgia. For a tree species, they are evolutionarily young compared to other forest tree species. Get to know your native ash tree species.
How trees stand and fall is centered upon the load they are under and how they hold against wind and gravity. Understanding tree structure, and how it bends and twists in the wind, is key to effective risk management along streets, in parks, and across landscapes.
How many of Georgia’s native trees can you identify? There are more than 260 native trees from the mountains to the sea in Georgia. The second most numerous genera group among Georgia’s native trees is Crataegus—hawthorns. How many hawthorns can you find and identify? They are all over the place!
Native ash trees can be found in every county in Georgia. For a tree species, they are evolutionarily young compared to other forest tree species. Get to know your native ash tree species.