Fig. 2From: Predisposing factors’ effects on mortality of oak (Quercus) and hickory (Carya) species in mature forests undergoing mesophication in Appalachian OhioMortality rates of focal species by stem count and basal area, based on remeasurement of individual trees. Dotted line indicates approximately 1% mortality per year, a comparison background mortality rate as reported by Greenberg et al. (2011)Back to article page