Mary L. Duryea

Wind and Trees: Surveys of Tree Damage in the Florida Panhandle after Hurricanes Erin and Opal

Mary L. Duryea

This document summarizes the results of surveys conducted after Hurricanes Erin and Opal in 1995, which assessed tree damage in the Florida Panhandle. It ranks the wind resistance of various tree species, highlighting that species like dogwood, live oak, and sabal palm showed high wind resistance, while species like sand pine and Carolina laurelcherry were less resistant. The findings emphasize the importance of selecting wind-resistant trees for hurricane-prone areas and suggest that proper tree care and maintenance can mitigate damage. First published: May, 1997.

Landscape Mulches: How quickly do they settle?

Mary L. Duryea and Patrick J. Minogue

This study compares the settling rates of six landscape mulches in Florida: cypress, eucalyptus, melaleuca, pine-bark, pine-straw, and utility-pruning mulch. Over two years, pine-straw settled the most, reducing to nearly nothing, while melaleuca settled the least, maintaining most of its original depth. The study highlights the importance of mulch replenishment to maintain benefits like weed control and soil moisture retention. The findings suggest melaleuca, pine-bark, and cypress as superior choices for long-term mulch effectiveness. First published October 1999.

Assessing Hurricane-Damaged Trees and Deciding What to Do

Eliana Kampf, Mary L. Duryea, Edward F. Gilman and Astrid Delgado

Right after a hurricane, communities and homeowners need to decide what to do with storm-damaged trees. Although damaged trees may seem to be dying, some trees can be restored, others will need to be removed, and still others will not require any special treatment and can be left alone. The factors that should be considered when deciding whether to remove or restore storm-damaged trees are discussed in detail in this fact sheet. This information helps to make informed decisions about how to treat the damaged trees after a storm. First published January 2007. 

Capítulo 1 - Limpieza Después de un Huracán:¡La Seguridad es Primordial!

Eliana Kampf, Astrid Delgado, Carol Lehtola, y Mary L. Duryea

This document emphasizes the importance of safety during post-hurricane cleanup, highlighting the dangers associated with using chainsaws and other equipment. It outlines six key areas for safe cleanup: personal protective equipment, debris removal, site assessment, caution around power lines, work area preparation, and chainsaw handling. The goal is to prepare homeowners and tree care professionals to conduct cleanup operations safely, reducing the risk of accidents that commonly occur after hurricanes and other natural disasters. 

Capítulo 3 - Evaluación de los árboles dañados durante un huracán y toma de decisiones

Eliana Kampf, Mary L. Duryea, Edward F. Gilman y Astrid Delgado

FOR-117-Sp, a 17-page, full-color fact sheet by Eliana Kampf, Mary L. Duryea, Edward F. Gilman, and Astrid Delgado, is the Spanish language version of FOR-117, Chapter 3 - Assessing Hurricane-Damaged Trees and Deciding What to Do. It is part of the Urban Forest Hurricane Recovery Program series. It discusses factors that should be considered when deciding whether to remove or restore storm-damaged trees.  Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation.

Cleaning Up after a Hurricane: Get the Right Tree Care Professional

Eliana Kampf, Astrid Delgado and Mary L. Duryea

Cleaning Up After a Hurricane: Safety Comes First!

Eliana Kampf, Astrid Delgado, Carol Lehtola, and Mary L. Duryea

Limpieza Después de un Huracán: Consiga el profesional Correcto para el Cuidado de los Árboles

Eliana Kampf, Astrid Delgado, y Mary L. Duryea

Wind and Trees: Lessons Learned from Hurricanes

Mary L. Duryea and Eliana Kampf

This fact sheet reports on the lessons learned from research conducted after 10 hurricanes by scientists at the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS). It also includes valuable field observations from professionals, such as urban foresters, scientists, and arborists.

Selecting Tropical and Subtropical Tree Species for Wind Resistance

Mary L. Duryea and Eliana Kampf

A team of UF/IFAS scientists studied 10 hurricanes to determine their effect on the urban forest. One of the major goals of this study was to assemble lists of relative wind resistance for different urban tree species to help communities prepare for hurricane seasons. This fact sheet presents the research and methodology that lead to lists of relative wind resistance for tropical and subtropical tree species.

Selecting Coastal Plain Species for Wind Resistance

Mary L. Duryea and Eliana Kampf

A team of UF/IFAS scientists studied 10 hurricanes to determine their effect on the urban forest. One of the major goals of this study was to assemble lists of relative wind resistance for different urban tree species to help communities prepare for hurricane seasons. This fact sheet presents the research and methodology that lead to these lists, discusses the results and presents recommendations for selecting and establishing trees for a healthier and more wind-resistant urban forest.

Genetically Improved Pines for Reforesting Florida's Timberlands

Timothy L. White, Mary L. Duryea, and Gregory L. Powell

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. Published by Natural resources operations and Invasive Species

Florida's Forest Stewardship Program: An Opportunity to Manage Your Land for Now and the Future

Michael G. Andreu, Chris Demers, and Anthony Grossman

Forest stewardship is the wise use and management of resources that maintain and enhance the value of the forest for present and future generations. The goals of the Forest Stewardship Program are to encourage landowners to manage their forests for multiple natural resources, increase public awareness of the importance of Florida's forestlands, and improve cooperation among natural resource agencies and organizations to meet Florida's forest resource conservation and management needs and opportunities.