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: mixed
Geographic Area: NE Oregon Comments: recommendations from snag densities in 12 pileated woodpecker home ranges; foraging snags: preferred (p<0.01) 38-50 cm (30% use) and >=51 cm (36% use); n=1030 snags
Citation: Bull and Holthausen 1993 Structural Detail (Specific Structure):  
Specified Name in Citation: Pileated woodpecker Habitat Type Details(Specifics):  
Snag/Partially Dead tree level: recommend >= 8 snags/ha Snag/Tree DBH: preferred >=38 cm; 20% >=51 cm
Snag/Tree Height:   Snag/Tree Species: Ponderosa pine, Douglas-fir, western larch