Resource Number: 56347
Title: Forest Disease Management Notes - Mechanical Injury
Publisher: USDA Forest Service
Resource Type: Fact sheet
Description:
Mechanical injuries are caused by a large number of agents.
The most common are wind, hail, falling trees, and
man-operated equipment. Large losses are associated with
mechanical injury. Injuries commonly become infected by
wood decay fungi.
Last Updated: January 8, 2026
Contributors:
Domain(s)/Area(S):
- Forestry
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| mechanical |