Pre-1992:

• Early 1990s: Tampa was recognized for having one of the best tree canopies in the world.

1992:

• Hurricane Andrew: Strikes South Florida. Researchers at the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) begin studying the impacts of hurricanes on the urban forest.

1995:

• Two Hurricanes: Strike the Pensacola, FL area. UF/IFAS researchers continue their study of hurricane wind damage to urban neighborhoods.

1998:

• Hurricane Georges: Crosses over the entire island of Puerto Rico. UF/IFAS researchers expand their study to include the impacts on tropical and subtropical tree species.

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