Living stump

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Example of a living stump.

A living stump is created when a live tree is cut, burned, eaten, or infected, causing its cambium to die above the root system.

Living stumps are generally characterized as having a thin outer layer of living cells that surround a hollow central cavity. [1]

Living stumps can survive for several years by

Root grafting allows for carbon transfer from living trees to living stumps resulting in incremental cambium growth in the stump. [3]

Stumps can grow a callus tissue over its cross section which prolongs longevity of the stump by protecting it from infection and insect damage. [4] A living stump which is capable of producing sprouts or cuttings is known as a stool, and is used in the coppicing method of woodland management. [5]

Common examples

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References

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  5. Crist, John B.; Mattson, James A.; Winsauer, Sharon A. 1983. Effect of severing method and stump height on coppice growth. In: Hansen, Edward A., ed. Intensive plantation culture: 12 years research. Gen. Tech. Rep. NC-91. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station: 58-6; retrieved on 2008-05-10 from www.treesearch.fs.fed.us/pubs/18839.