Detection of decay in trees

Arboricultural Journal

Volumn 23, Issue 2, 1999, Pages 139-149

  Dolwin, J A ^a   Lonsdale, D ^b   Barnett, J ^c  

^a Alpha House   (United Kingdom)

^b FOREST RESEARCH   (United Kingdom)

^c UNIVERSITY OF READING   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Decay detection devices; Fractometer; Micro drills; Resistograph; Sonic devices; Ultrasound

Indexed keywords

DECOMPOSITION; DETECTION METHOD; INSTRUMENTATION; TREE;

EID: 0032700124     PISSN: 03071375     EISSN: 21681074     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/03071375.1999.9747234     Document Type: Article

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