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10.2 Climatic Risk
Authors: J R MoorePublication: NZIF Forestry Handbook, Volume Section 10 – Forest health and protection, pp 2, Dec 2023
Publisher: New Zealand Institute of Forestry
Abstract: While the physical factors of climate and soils generally provide a good growing environment for many tree species in New Zealand, certain climatic conditions can also result in damage to forests. The most notable of these conditions are wind, snow, and frost. Fire is also considered to be a climatic risk as its behaviour is highly dependent on weather and climate. UPDATE WARNING: Significant parts of the Forestry Handbook were produced in 2005. The NZ Institute of Forestry is currently reviewing the future strategy and role for the handbook. In the meantime, some subject areas have been removed as they no longer provide accurate information. Remaining subject areas provide some relevance and/or guidance but users must take cognisance of the fact that information is now dated and in many places does not now reflect the entirety of modern knowledge and technology being applied to the management of New Zealand’s forests.