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A Handbook for Forest Vegetation Management in Recreation and Historic Parks

Authors: Amy C. Helms, former Graduate Research Assistant and James E. Johnson, Extension Forester, College of Forestry and Wildlife Resources

Publication Number 420-143, October 1996


Table 5. Sequence of invasion of damaging organisms in storm-damaged timber. (Source: Barry et al. 1993).

Species Year 1 Year 2
Pine Bark beetles, ambrosia beetles, sawyers, blue stain fungi, soft rot fungi Decay fungi
Oak and hickory Wood borers, ambrosia beetles, stains, soft rot fungi Sapwood decay fungi
Other hardwoods Wood borers, ambrosia beetles, stains, soft rot fungi Sap and heartwood decay fungi

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