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Understanding Strength Loss in Trees: Challenging Industry Assumptions

The assumption that hollow trees suffer significant strength loss is being reconsidered within the industry. This bias was critically examined and addressed during the Biomechanics Weeks conference. Notably, Woundwood research demonstrated that red maple trees could be over 70% stronger than previously thought. The Wager Tree, a red maple that was wrecked, studied, and re-erected at the 2013 Biomechanics Week, serves as a case study illustrating these findings and showcasing the resilience of certain tree species in the face of damage.

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Understanding Strength Loss in Trees: Challenging Industry Assumptions

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  1. How much, if any, tree strength is lost. This hollow = strength loss assumption betrays a bias endemic to the industry. This bias was questioned--and answered-- at both Biomechanics Weeks. Woundwood measured 70%+ tougher in red maple. The Wager Tree--wrecked, studied and re-erected at 2013’s Biomechanics Week—was a red maple.

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