scholarly journals Hurricanes and the Urban Forest: I. Effects on Southeastern United States Coastal Plain Tree Species

2007 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 83-97
Author(s):  
Mary Duryea ◽  
Eliana Kampf ◽  
Ramon Littell
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Coastal Plain ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Tree Species ◽  
Cultural Practices ◽  
Urban Forest ◽  
Southeastern United States ◽  
Tree Age ◽  
Wind Resistance ◽  
Live Oak

Several hurricanes struck Florida, U.S. in 2004 and 2005 causing widespread damage to urban and rural areas. We measured the impacts of five of these hurricanes on the urban forest and combined these results with four other hurricanes to present an assessment of wind resistance for southeastern United States coastal plain tree species. Urban forest loss was positively correlated with wind speed. Tree species demonstrating the highest survival in winds were sand live oak (Quercus geminata), American holly (Ilex opaca), southern magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora), live oak (Quercus virginiana), wax myrtle (Myrica cerifera), sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua), crapemyrtle (Lagerstroemia indica), dogwood (Cornus florida), and sabal palm (Sabal palmetto). In a statistical comparison of sand live oak, live oak, and laurel oak (Quercus laurifolia) survival after four panhandle hurricanes, laurel oak had significantly poorer survival than both live oak and sand live oak. Among all species, larger trees lost more branches than medium and smaller trees. Leaf loss had a positive relationship with survival; losing leaves during the hurricane meant higher survival. Trees growing in groups or clusters had greater survival than those growing as individual trees. Tree species with higher wood density had greater survival. Tree species categorized as having dense crowns lost more branches than those with moderate and open crowns; however, contrary to the literature, dense-crowned species survived best. A survey of arborists, scientists, and urban foresters ranked species for their wind resistance. Using our results from hurricane measurements and incorporating results from the survey and the scientific literature, we have developed lists of relative wind resistance for tree species in the southeastern coastal plain. These lists should be used with caution with the knowledge that no species and no tree is completely windproof. In addition, local considerations such as soil, cultural practices, tree age and health, and other urban forest conditions need to be taken into account.

scholarly journals Selecting Southeastern Coastal Plain Tree Species for Wind Resistance

EDIS ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 2007 (20) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary L. Duryea ◽  
Eliana Kampf
Keyword(s):  
Coastal Plain ◽  
Tree Species ◽  
Urban Forest ◽  
Forest Resources ◽  
Wind Resistance ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Full Color ◽  
Southeastern Coastal Plain ◽  
Recovery Program ◽  
Relative Wind

FOR-119, a 13-page full color fact sheet by Mary L. Duryea and Eliana Kampf, is part of the Urban Forest Hurricane Recovery Program series. It presents the research and methodology that lead to lists of relative wind resistance for coastal plain tree species. Includes recommendations for selecting and establishing trees for a healthier and more wind-resistant urban forest. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, September 2007. FOR119/FR174: Selecting Coastal Plain Species for Wind Resistance (ufl.edu)

scholarly journals Effects of Production of Woody Pellets in the Southeastern United States on the Sustainable Development Goals

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 821
Author(s):  
Keith L. Kline ◽  
Virginia H. Dale ◽  
Erin Rose ◽  
Bruce Tonn
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Southeastern United States ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Decent Work ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Responsible Consumption ◽  
Development Goals

Wood-based pellets are produced in the southeastern United States (SE US) and shipped to Europe for the generation of heat and power. Effects of pellet production on selected Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs) are evaluated using industry information, available energy consumption data, and published research findings. Challenges associated with identifying relevant SDG goals and targets for this particular bioenergy supply chain and potential deleterious impacts are also discussed. We find that production of woody pellets in the SE US and shipments to displace coal for energy in Europe generate positive effects on affordable and clean energy (SDG 7), decent work and economic growth (SDG 8), industry innovation and infrastructure (SDG 9), responsible consumption and production (SDG 12), and life on land (SDG 15). Primary strengths of the pellet supply chain in the SE US are the provisioning of employment in depressed rural areas and the displacement of fossil fuels. Weaknesses are associated with potential impacts on air, water, and biodiversity that arise if the resource base and harvest activities are improperly managed. The SE US pellet supply chain provides an opportunity for transition to low-carbon industries and innovations while incentivizing better resource management.

Selective herbicides for control of hen’s eyes (Ardisia crenata) in forests and natural areas

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 229-235
Author(s):  
Richard Cristan ◽  
Patrick J. Minogue ◽  
Stephen F. Enloe ◽  
Brent Sellers ◽  
Anna Osiecka
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Coastal Plain ◽  
Southeastern United States ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Natural Areas ◽  
Invasive Shrub ◽  
Herbicide Treatments

AbstractHen’s eyes (Ardisia crenata Sims) is a shade-tolerant invasive shrub displacing native understory in forests of the Coastal Plain of the southeastern United States. Few studies have explored herbicide effectiveness on A. crenata, with foliar applications of triclopyr amine or triclopyr ester typically referenced as the standard treatments. This study evaluated efficacy of eight foliar herbicide treatments and a nontreated check at three locations at 12 mo after the first treatment (12MAT1) and 12 mo after the second treatment (12MAT2) on established (greater than 8-cm high) and seedling (less than 8-cm high) A. crenata. Treatments were four triclopyr formulations: amine, ester, choline, and acid (all at 4.04 kg ae ha−1); imazamox (1.12 and 2.24 kg ae ha−1); flumioxazin (0.43 kg ai ha−1); and triclopyr amine plus flumioxazin (4.04 + 0.43 kg ae ha−1). At 12MAT1, triclopyr ester, the high rate of imazamox, and triclopyr acid resulted in greater control of established A. crenata than any other herbicide (68%, 66%, and 64%, respectively). At 12MAT2, all herbicides except flumioxazin resulted in some control of A. crenata. Triclopyr ester, triclopyr acid, and the high rate of imazamox provided 95%, 93%, and 92% control, respectively. Triclopyr choline did not perform as well as the acid or ester formulations, and the tank mix of flumioxazin and triclopyr amine did not improve control over triclopyr amine alone. This study identified triclopyr acid and imazamox (2.24 kg ae ha−1) as new options for A. crenata control and indicated variation in the performance among the four triclopyr formulations.

scholarly journals Storm-event flow pathways in lower coastal plain forested watersheds of the southeastern United States

2014 ◽  
Vol 50 (10) ◽  
pp. 8265-8280 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael P. Griffin ◽  
Timothy J. Callahan ◽  
Vijay M. Vulava ◽  
Thomas M. Williams
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Coastal Plain ◽  
Southeastern United States ◽  
Storm Event ◽  
Forested Watersheds ◽  
Flow Pathways ◽  
Event Flow ◽  
Lower Coastal Plain

scholarly journals Orange Cane Blotch of Commercial Blackberry in the Southeastern United States

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-69
Author(s):  
Frances B. Browne ◽  
Phillip M. Brannen ◽  
Harald Scherm ◽  
Marin T. Brewer ◽  
Susan B. Wilde ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Coastal Plain ◽  
Southeastern United States ◽  
Early Summer ◽  
Rdna Sequences ◽  
18S Rdna Sequences ◽  
Early Fall ◽  
Slow Growing ◽  
Geographical Locations ◽  
Preliminary Phylogenetic Analysis

Orange cane blotch affects commercial blackberry production in the southeastern United States, mainly in the Coastal Plain region. The causal agent is a slow-growing parasitic alga, Cephaleuros virescens, which has a wide host range. Disease development is linked to the biennial growth pattern of blackberry, whereby symptoms appear in the early fall and algal lesions expand throughout the winter, spring, and early summer of the following year. Preliminary phylogenetic analysis of 18S rDNA sequences suggests that blackberry isolates from different geographical locations cluster together and are genetically similar to each other and yet differ from isolates of C. virescens obtained from commercial blueberry.

An Analysis of Elemental Concentrations in Vegetation Bordering a Southeastern United States Coastal Plain Stream

Ecology ◽  
1977 ◽  
Vol 58 (5) ◽  
pp. 979-992 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charels T. Garten ◽  
John B. Gentry ◽  
Rebecca R. Sharitz
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Coastal Plain ◽  
Southeastern United States ◽  
Elemental Concentrations

Programs and services to prevent pregnancy, childbearing, and poor birth outcomes among adolescents in rural areas of the Southeastern United States

1997 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 157-166 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frank A. Loda ◽  
Ilene S. Speizer ◽  
Kerry L. Martin ◽  
Julia DeClerque Skatrud ◽  
Trude A. Bennett
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Birth Outcomes ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Southeastern United States
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