Fire Scars Negatively Affect Hydraulic Conductivity in White Oak (<i>Quercus alba</i>)

Fire management is increasingly used to manage forest stand structure and dynamics. Relatively intense fires can injure the tree stem and induce fire scar formation, affecting subsequent tree growth and wood quality. Here, we consider the physiological effects of fire scarring in white oak. Potentia...

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Main Authors: Justin R. Dee, Michael C. Stambaugh, Kevin T. Smith, Daniel C. Dey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-09-01
Series:Forests
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/10/9/812