Ancient Wood Uncovered

Daniel C. C. Dey; Richard Guyette; Michael Stanbaugh

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Ancient Wood Uncovered

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Daniel C. C. Dey, Richard Guyette, Michael Stanbaugh

Year:

2003

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

Missouri Conservationist. 64(1): 4-7.

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Abstract

Toppled by an eroding stream bank, a large sycamore, leaves still green, slumps low over the water, nearly blocking the channel. Farther downstream, another fallen tree helps create a pool that shelters a catfish. But this tree has fallen 12,000 years ago!

Citation

Dey, Daniel C.; Guyette, Richard; Stanbaugh, Michael. 2003. Ancient Wood Uncovered. Missouri Conservationist 64(1): 4-7.