The Tampa Bay Times had an interesting column by Jack Payne last week on why it is important to understand why some trees survive hurricanes like Irma and others don’t. If we knew the species that were most resilient or could breed stronger varieties, that might help provide protection against damage to buildings, power lines, or vehicles. If you are interested, you can read it at https://www.tampabay.com/article/20180111/ARTICLE/301119330/2312.
