Economic Importance
Laminated root rot is a serious disease that infects trees between 6 years and the year of rotation (the period of years between when a forest stand is established and when it receives its final harvest). The trees die from failure to take up water and nutrients because of the main roots are decayed. The death is also accelerated by wind that throws the trees down. It is estimated that Laminated root rot reduces timber production by about 4.4 million cubic meters annually. Wood losses in British Columbia are estimated to be 1.4 million cubic meters.
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