Title: Identify types of tree stressors.
Course: Community Forestry and Tree Management (18502-III) > Section: Investigating Tree Disorders

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?