Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-1983
Abstract
Comparisons of extent of decay in southern red oaks (Quercus falcate Michx.) revealed that trees injected with 2.4-D decayed sooner than girdled trees. Internal examinations of treated trees revealed that girdling and injection permitted growth of heartwood-and sapwood-decaying fungi a condition necessary for woodpecker nest cavity excavation. As a result of the delayed decay, girdling produces better woodpecker habitat in southern red oak. Girdled southern red oaks remain standing longer for woodpeckers to use for foraging and nesting sites. Number of snags required to support various percentages of woodpecker population maximums are presented.
Repository Citation
Conner, Richard N.; Kroll, James C.; and Kulhavy, David L., "The Potential of Girdled and 2,4-D-Injected Southern Red Oaks As Woodpecker Nesting And Foraging Sites" (1983). Faculty Publications. 285.
https://scholarworks.sfasu.edu/forestry/285
Comments
Posted with Permission of the Society of American Foresters