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A First Look at Tree Decay – An Introduction to How Injury and Decay Affect Trees

This factsheet provides a brief description of types of tree damage and the compartmentalization that follows.

This factsheet provides a brief description of types of tree damage and the compartmentalization that follows.  The area that becomes damaged on a tree becomes the point of infection.  Compartmentalization occurs just outside of the stained regions. Although decay decreases timber value, it also creates wildlife habitat and is a part of nutrient cycling in wooded areas. 

4 pages 8.5x11”

 

Authors
K.T. Smith, W.C. Shortle
Date Published
1998
Publisher
USDA FS - Northern Research Station
Newtown Square, PA (US)
Publication Number
NA-PR-02-98
Resource Format
Pamphlet/Flyer/Factsheet
Sub-Topics
Risk Assessment and Hazard, Compartmentalization (CODIT), Biology (tree)
State(s)/Region(s)
National, Northeast
Keywords
Fungi, wound, microorganisms, discoloration, wetwood, cavities, rott, crack, Fungi, wound, microorganisms, discoloration, wetwood, cavities, rott, crack
Libraries
MW: F-PAMP-PA-98-001
Indexed By
MWCU&CF
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