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OverviewSA has developed a series of Best Management Practices (BMPs) for the purpose of interpreting tree care standards and providing guidelines of practice for arborists, tree workers, and the people who employ their services. This BMP describes proper installation and maintenance of lightning protection systems that can effectively prevent serious lightning damage to trees. It also serves as a companion publication for American National Standard for Tree Care Operations—Tree, Shrub and Other Woody Plant Management—Standard Practices (Lighting Protection Systems). Chapters in this BMP include: Identification of Trees Needing Lightning Protection. Limitations of Tree Lightning Protection Systems. Susceptibility to Lightning Strikes. Lightning Protection Materials and Equipment. Lightning Protection System Design and Installation. Installation Methods. Lightning Protection System Maintenance. Lightning-Damaged Trees. Electrical Testing of Grow-Over Conductors. Testing Ground Systems. Glossary of Terms. Full Product DetailsAuthor: E. Thomas Smiley , Scott CullenPublisher: International Society of Arboriculture Imprint: International Society of Arboriculture Edition: 3rd Revised edition Weight: 0.113kg ISBN: 9781881956921ISBN 10: 188195692 Pages: 61 Publication Date: 30 January 2015 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |