Decayed Wood Advisor

For Structural Condition: Larger Trees, Small/medium Trees
For Habitat: Eastside Mixed Conifer Forest E Cascades/Blue Mnts., Eastside Mixed Conifer Forest N Cascades/Rocky Mnts., Ponderosa Pine/Douglas-fir Forest

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Literature and Studies for Snags

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Species Code: PIWO Species Name: Pileated woodpecker
Decay Class:   Stand Age Or Structure: mature (54%), old growth (21%), young w/ remanants (24%)
Geographic Area: NE Oregon Comments: snag density at nest sites (n=105) significantly (p<0.05) greater than at random plots (n=367) (0.2/0.1ha > 50 cm, 4.6/0.1 ha 25- 50 cm); plot size 0.1 ha; most nests in Grand fir types.
Citation: Bull 1987 Structural Detail (Specific Structure):  
Specified Name in Citation: Pileated woodpecker Habitat Type Details(Specifics):  
Snag/Partially Dead tree level: mean: 19 snags/ha (> 50 cm); 57 snags/ha (25- 50 cm) Snag/Tree DBH: measured > 50 cm 25-50 cm
Snag/Tree Height:   Snag/Tree Species: Ponderosa pine (73%), western larch (25%)