Kentucky Woodlands Storm Damage
Kentucky Woodlands Storm Damage

Major Branch Damage

Major Branch Damage

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major branch damage

Trees having a major crown branch broken from the mainstem will survive. However, the large wound leads to rot development in the upper section of the stem. Unacceptable growing stock.

major branch damage in crown

Major branches torn within the crown (not torn from the mainstem) will recover. Acceptable Growing Stock or Questionable Growing Stock (based on other choices in the stand).

Contact Information

University of Kentucky
Department of Forestry and Natural Resources

Thomas Poe Cooper Building 730 Rose Street Lexington, KY 40546-0073

(859) 257-5666

forestry.extension@uky.edu