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DNR Uses Advanced Technology to Assess Historic Annapolis Trees
(July 18) - Today from 8-11 a.m. three linden trees and two magnolia trees on the grounds of the State House and Government House in Annapolis were evaluated for possible decay using a Tree Radar Unit (TRU), the most advanced technology available to determine tree health. Much like Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), the TRU system creates a high-resolution, non-invasive image of the internal structure of a tree or its root mass. This image provides critical information in quantitative analysis of tree health and structural integrity – previously attainable only after a tree’s demise.
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July 18, 2005The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is the state agency responsible for providing natural and living resource-related services to citizens and visitors. DNR manages more than 446,000 acres of public lands and 18,000 miles of waterways, along with Maryland's forests, fisheries and wildlife for maximum environmental, economic and quality of life benefits. A national leader in land conservation, DNR-managed parks and natural, historic and cultural resources attract 11 million visitors annually. DNR is the lead agency in Maryland's effort to restore the Chesapeake Bay, the state's number one environmental priority. Learn more at www.dnr.maryland.gov