Journal article
Effect of fire charring on condition of ponderosa pine trees in Oregon as measured by longitudinal compression strength
Western Journal of Applied Forestry, Vol.24(1), pp.33-35
2009
Abstract
The ability to assess wood quality using longitudinal compression strength (LCS) of plugs removed from along the length of a tree stem was assessed in ponderosa pine damaged to varying degrees 4 years earlier in a prescribed burn. LCS has been used elsewhere to estimate residual strength of utility poles and might be a simple method for assessing wood quality in standing trees. The degree of stem char on fire-killed trees had a significant effect on LCS values. LCS values of plugs from charred portions of fire-killed ponderosa pines were greater than those from uncharred portions of fire-killed ponderosa pine trees. LCS might be a useful tool for forest managers assessing the remaining flexural properties of standing dead timber after fires.
Details
- Title
- Effect of fire charring on condition of ponderosa pine trees in Oregon as measured by longitudinal compression strength
- Authors
- Michael Kangas (Author) - North Dakota State UniversityGregory M Filip (Author) - US Forest ServiceJeffrey J Morrell (Author) - Oregon State University
- Publication details
- Western Journal of Applied Forestry, Vol.24(1), pp.33-35
- Publisher
- Society of American Foresters
- Date published
- 2009
- DOI
- 10.1093/wjaf/24.1.33
- ISSN
- 0885-6095; 1938-3770; 0885-6095
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; National Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99513854202621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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- Forestry