SCC-IRG: TREE-CARE: Treefall Risk Evaluation and Empowerment for Community Assessment and — NSF Award to University of Oklahoma No
Urban trees play a critical role in shaping healthy, resilient communities—providing shade, improving air quality, reducing flood risk, and enhancing public well-being. Yet, during extreme weather events such as windstorms, hurricanes, and ice storms, trees can become significant hazards, causing power outages, infrast
| Award title | SCC-IRG: TREE-CARE: Treefall Risk Evaluation and Empowerment for Community Assessment and |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2531450 |
| Awardee | University of Oklahoma Norman Campus |
| City | NORMAN |
| State | OK |
| Amount obligated | $1,199,990 |
| Principal investigator | Aikaterini Kyprioti |
| Program | S&CC: Smart & Connected Commun |
| Start date | 09/01/2025 |
| Abstract | Urban trees play a critical role in shaping healthy, resilient communities—providing shade, improving air quality, reducing flood risk, and enhancing public well-being. Yet, during extreme weather events such as windstorms, hurricanes, and ice storms, trees can become significant hazards, causing power outages, infrastructure damage, and safety risks. Currently, there is no reliable, proactive system for identifying high-risk trees and integrating that information into local planning. The TREE-C |
| Source | NSF Awards |
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