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Hardwood decay: A guide - MyParisTexas

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Diseases cause 45% of all mortality and wood decay in forests. Heart rot is the single most important disease of merchantable hardwood timber in the South, causing 75% of these losses. Heart rot can affect all parts of the tree, but frequently occurs in the butt log where its impact on the value of the tree is greatest. In the earlier stages, damage is in degraded wood. Advanced decays cause hollows, tree breakage, and mortality. Identification:…
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Hardwood decay: A guide - MyParisTexas

Diseases cause 45% of all mortality and wood decay in forests. Heart rot is the single most important disease of merchantable hardwood timber in the South, causing 75% of these losses. Heart rot can affect all parts of the tree, but frequently occurs in the butt log where its impact on the value of the tree is greatest. In the earlier stages, damage is in degraded wood. Advanced decays cause hollows, tree breakage, and mortality. Identification:…

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MyParisTexas broke the news in on Friday, August 1, 2025.
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