Decayed Wood Advisor

For Structural Condition: Larger Trees, Open Canopy, Small/medium Trees
For Habitat: Eastside Mixed Conifer Forest E Cascades/Blue Mnts., Eastside Mixed Conifer Forest N Cascades/Rocky Mnts.

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Literature and Studies for Snags

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Species Code: PCE Species Name: Primary excavators
Decay Class:   Stand Age Or Structure:  
Geographic Area: north central Washington Comments: Foraging snags, n=426. Based on availability - snags 15-23cm dbh uses less than predicted, 23-53 cm dbh used in same proportion, > 53 cm used more than expected, >24 m tall snags used more than expected, < 12 m and 18-24 m same proportion, 12-18 m less
Citation: Madsen 1985 Structural Detail (Specific Structure):  
Specified Name in Citation: Primary excavators Habitat Type Details(Specifics):  
Snag/Partially Dead tree level:   Snag/Tree DBH: > 53 cm preferred
Snag/Tree Height: >24 m preferred Snag/Tree Species: Western larch, ponderosa pine, Douglas-fir