S.7 Ep.1: Morticulture
From SilviCast by Wisconsin Forestry Center and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
January 1, 2026 · 1h 3m · Season 7 · Episode 1
About this episode
This episode explores the concept of morticulture and the management of deadwood in forests.
A dead tree is not truly dead. As trees die, they become snags, downed logs, and eventually return to the soil as organic matter. Along this journey, they host a wide range of organisms and play essential roles in forest ecosystems. How foresters think about and manage dead trees can be just as important as how they manage living ones. In this episode of SilviCast, we explore the concept of morticulture - the intentional management of deadwood in forests. Join us for a conversation with Mark ...
People in this episode
Guest: Mark
Topics covered
- morticulture
- deadwood management
- forest ecosystems
Keywords
- snags
- downed logs
- organic matter
- foresters
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