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BUTT SCAR [1 record]

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Record 1 2003-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Xylology (The Study of Wood)
DEF

[A] triangular gap in the bark sheath at the base of a tree that exposes sapwood to stain and weathering.

OBS

When a scar is followed by extensive rot, it often results in a butt bulge. Butt scars are usually caused by fire or logging injury.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Xylologie (Étude des bois)
DEF

[Trou] triangulaire dans l'enveloppe de l'écorce à la base d'un arbre, et [exposant] l'aubier aux intempéries et ainsi au noircissement.

OBS

Lorsqu'une cicatrice s'accompagne d'une pourriture avancée, elle prend l'allure d'un renflement. Les cicatrices de pied sont causées ordinairement par le feu ou l'équipement forestier.

Spanish

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