B.C. Ministry of Forests
		Abstract for SIL391

		Tree Wounding and Partial-cut Harvesting
		Author: Stefan Zeglen
		Subject: Forest Health
		Series: Silviculture
		Other details: Published 1997, 40 pages.

Abstract

Increased use of commercial thinning and other partial cut silviculture systems in BC has raised questions about acceptable limits of residual tree damage. This review provides a consolidated reference to the diverse literature available on tree damage, partial cut harvesting, and decay fungi. Topics include tree response to injury, wood decay organisms, factors affecting decay development and recognition, and stand management and harvesting strategies to prevent wounding. This reference is intended to complement the Forest Practices Code Tree Wounding and Decay Guidebook.

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