Dynamics of dead wood decay in Swiss forests

Forest Ecosystems

Table 2 Observed damage on snags and logs used in this study

Observed damage	Number of trees (NFI3)		Number of trees (NFI4)
Observed damage	Conifers	Broadleaves	Conifers	Broadleaves
Snag - no damage	204	80	139	71
Snag - single cut or break	218	43	197	36
Snag - more than one cut or break	4	0	0	0
Log - no damage	112	21	110	34
Log - single cut or break	170	35	219	33
Log - more than one cut or break	115	14	158	19
Total	823	193	823	193