LESSONS FROM STORM DAMAGE
In its latest notice to members of the Canterbury (Central) Farm Forestry Association lists some conclusions from observations of damage by the August 1 storm.
They are: (1) No species proved immune to storm damage.
(2) We have not observed any damage to single row shelter that is topped or trimmed. (3) In shelter belts of two or more rows of mixed species, although some trees have fallen sufficient have generally re-
mained to continue to provide shelter.
(4) Faster growing species seem more susceptible to wind damage. Radiata gives maximum returns up to 30 years old and should be harvested even if grown for shelter. (5) Trees should be planted further away from fences to avoid damage to fences when windthrow occurs.
(6) Correct silviculture of trees in shelterbelts or woodlots- would lessen risk of storm damage in futuie.
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Press, Volume CXV, Issue 34000, 14 November 1975, Page 7
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