Trees are unique and thrive on their healing intelligence just like people!
A Tree's Healing ProcessTrees are similar to people in that they heal differently due to their individual health and structural (cell) make-up. How a tree heals following damage caused by natural (fire, insects and disease, ice, wind, etc…) and mechanical (machines, pruning, etc…) influences varies by tree species. Some trees can compartmentalize (wall off infected areas of damage) very quickly before the infection has a chance to spread any further. It is during this compartmentalization period that certain tree species begin to enclose the damaged area in an effort to maintain and restore structural support.
The tree cross section in (Figure1) illustrates how a chestnut oak, compartmentalized damage following a wildfire in 1965. Note the tree healed completely and continued to grow, produce seed, cover, and erosion control for another 22 year before it was harvested.
