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: PIWO Species Name: Pileated woodpecker
Decay Class:   Stand Age Or Structure:  
Geographic Area: north central Washington Comments: Foraging snags, n=270. Based on availability: snags > 53 cm used more than expected, <53 cm dbh used less than expected; tree < 6m used more than expected, all other heights used in proportion to available
Citation: Madsen 1985 Structural Detail (Specific Structure):  
Specified Name in Citation: Pileated woodpecker Habitat Type Details(Specifics):  
Snag/Partially Dead tree level:   Snag/Tree DBH: >53 cm preferred
Snag/Tree Height: <6m tall preferred Snag/Tree Species: Ponderosa pine, western larch (live, defective), Douglas-fir