Identification should include
- acute stressors
- lightning strike
- chemical poisoning
- storm damage
- frost/freeze damage
- vandalism
- equipment damage
- chronic stressors
- soil compaction
- root damage
- soil infertility
- air pollution
- drought and lack of soil moisture.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What is the difference between acute and chronic tree stressors?
- Which of these stressors are unique to the urban environment?
- What are the risk factors for trees in certain settings?