Modeling the relationships among internal defect features and external Appalachian hardwood log defect indicators

As a hardwood tree grows and develops, surface defects such as branch stubs and wounds are overgrown. Evidence of these defects remain on the log surface for decades and in many instances for the life of the tree. As the tree grows the defect is encapsulated or grown over by new wood. During thi...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Thomas, R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Finnish Society of Forest Science 2009-01-01
Series:Silva Fennica
Online Access:https://www.silvafennica.fi/article/199