Impact of Hurricane Andrew on tropical fruit acreage in Dade county.
Terry R. R.
Author Affiliation: Florida Agricultural Statistics Service, 1222 Woodward Street, Orlando, FL 32803, USA.
Proceedings of the Florida State Horticultural Society 106 : 116-117
Abstract : The Florida Agricultural Statistics Service was scheduled to conduct the biennial tree census survey in Dade County in October 1992. Because of Hurricane Andrew, the survey was postponed until March 1993. Results indicate heavy losses of avocado, mango, and especially lime trees. More tree and acreage loss is anticipated because of continuing tree mortality and changing grower decisions as to rehabilitation or removal and resetting. Production and potential production is greatly reduced.