The Reliability of a Windshield Survey to Locate Hazards in Roadside Trees
Reference Type
Journal, Research (Article)
Journal, Research (Article)
"Hazardous conditions in roadside trees are a constant concern for municipal arborists. Due to fiscal constraints, many municipalities desire an accurate and efficient method to inspect their tree populations. This case study shows that a windshield survey can be used to find hazardous conditions in roadside trees, using a simple system and an experienced Certified Arborist. In addition, the case study showed that the percentage of detected hazardous conditions increased as the conditions became more severe. The percentage of hazardous tree conditions found using a windshield survey in developed sample areas far exceeded those found in undeveloped sample areas." [Abstract]
Authors
Rooney, C.J., Ryan, H.D.P., Bloniarz, D.V., Kane, B.C.P.
Rooney, C.J., Ryan, H.D.P., Bloniarz, D.V., Kane, B.C.P.
Date Published
2005
2005
Journal/Conference
Journal of Arboriculture
Journal of Arboriculture
Publisher
International Society of Arboriculture
International Society of Arboriculture
Publisher Location
Champaign, IL (US)
Champaign, IL (US)
Volume/Issue/Number
31/march 2005/2
31/march 2005/2
Start Page
89
89
End Page
94
94
Pages
6
6
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Sub-Topics
Risk Assessment and Hazard
Risk Assessment and Hazard
State(s)/Region(s)
Rhode Island
Rhode Island
Keywords
Windshiled survey, Risk management, Leaf characteristics, Risk
Windshiled survey, Risk management, Leaf characteristics, Risk
