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Tree Risk Assessment – Perceptions, Reality, and Reliability

How safe is this tree? It’s a critical question that demands an accurate answer, but
assessment is not always straightforward. Learn to avoid the pitfalls of tree risk
assessment as Dr. Koeser highlights sources of variation and potential bias when rating a tree’s likelihood of impact, likelihood of failure, and consequences of failure. Improve your assessment ability as he discusses opportunities for avoiding false precision and making the process more repeatable.

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Webinar introduced by Dr. Arnold Brodbeck, Gulf Coast Research & Extension Center
Webinar presented by Dr. Andrew Koeser, Assistant Professor of Urban Tree & Landscape Management, University of Florida

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