Statics vs. Dynamics – by Dr. Ken James University of Melbourne Australia

Published: Nov. 19, 2010, 3 p.m.

In this episode of Science of Arboriculture, learn how wind and other loads affect tree stability and how urban trees’ branches aid in supporting trees dynamically. Our guest, Dr. Ken James, discusses dynamic systems versus static systems, and how we might apply this knowledge to the study of tree stability for urban trees.