Tree Risk Management and Hazard Assessment: A General Review
University Outreach Publication
Management of the urban forest includes maintenance, protection and prevention of problems. Management denotes resource expertise at the organism level, and familiarity and working knowledge of our social systems. In addition, cost-effectiveness over the long-run binds objectives, symptom recognition, treatments, and expected results into a core of resource management decision making that demands up-to-date and conscientious managers.
The manager must know the tools and expected results of urban forest maintenance. The manager must also understand how to technically assess the condition of the resource. Hazard assessments are critical components of urban forest inventories. They should be systematically completed by trained professionals. There are several means and methods for assessing hazard conditions and appraising potential risks in the urban forest.
(FOR96-33) August 1996
Kim D. Coder
2004
University of Georgia School of Forest Resources
Athens, GA
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Appraisal and Valuation, Asset Management, Inventory (tree), Maintenance Specifications, Plant Health Care, Mechanics (tree), Risk Assessment and Hazard
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Tree risk, Risk management, Leaf characteristics, Legal risks, Hazard assessment
