Role of the Urban Forest Strike Teams...

Arborists can provide assistance to communities with initial estimates of debris volume and cost of removal. Risk assessment helps communities identify trees that are an unacceptable risk, and trees suitable for retention and management during disaster recovery.

Photo: Training on William and Mary Campus (VA), USDA FS, 2008

Assessment Protocols...

UFST training provides experienced Certified Arborists classroom and field exercises in protocols for debris estimation (SDAP) and post-disaster rapid risk assessment.

Photo: SDAP Tally Sheets, USDA FS, 2008