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In this Wednesday episode of Talking Trees, we investigate the powerful and often underestimated role of lightning in the life and death of trees. Lightning not only causes physical damage but may also shape tree evolution and biodiversity over time.

We explore:

• How lightning strikes affect tree aging, decay processes, and habitat creation
• The ecological significance of lightning-damaged trees as microhabitats for biodiversity
• Current technical standards for lightning protection, including components, installation procedures, and long-term maintenance
• When and why to install lightning protection systems in high-value or ecologically important trees
• Insights from arboricultural and engineering practices that help reduce tree loss due to strikes

Lightning is not just a destructive force—it’s a natural phenomenon deeply intertwined with forest dynamics and arboricultural care.

Background information:

• 2003 - The possible role of lightning in the tree evolution and biodiversity - Fay.pdf
• KnŪöka 2.1 Final.pdf
• SPPK A02 006_2015Ochrana_Blesk_FINAL_AOPK.pdf

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