PUBLICATION SP658

Lightning Protection for Trees

Publish Date: November 02 2009 |  Language: English

DOI: doi.org/10.7290/UTIAPub/SP658

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Summary

Lightning is one of nature's most powerful force. It can cause devastating effects on people, property, and trees. With an average of 25 million strikes per year, it is the second leading cause of weather-related deaths in the US, with most deaths occurring during summer. This publication discusses lightning protection for trees.