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name       Charley
status     other
age        20s

Question - I am looking for resources that list the average lifespan
for individual tree sprecies (preferrably numbers 150yrs, 200yrs etc.
rather than verbal short, mid, long, etc). I also need information
regarding wind strength of different tree species (wind strength being
susceptibility to limb loss and windthrow)? Preferrably I would like to
find this information for most trees that grow in the Eastern United
States. Any assistance and recommendations you may have would be much
appreciated.
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Possibly helpful:
http://www.rmtrr.org/oldlist.htm

Sincerely,

Anthony R. Brach, Ph.D.
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Many years ago the USDA Forest Service published a book, "Silvics of Forest
Trees of North America" that has extensive data on the ecology and life of
most species of trees. I may not have the title exactly but you should be
able to find it with help from a good reference library. You might also
check out local agriculture or forest extension services, they are great
sources of information. A forestry textbook of dendrology, (Harlow & Harrar
was the classic when I was in school) will also have some of this info.

J. Elliott
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