Spalting  by ajisaac

Spalting

'Spalting' in progress on one of the local trees down at Newbridge, by the River Teifi.

Spalting is any form of wood coloration caused by fungi.

Although primarily found in dead trees, spalting can also occur in living trees under stress.

Sometimes spalting can cause weight loss and strength loss in the wood, however the unique coloration and patterns of spalted wood are sought by woodworkers.
Interesting.
January 23rd, 2022  
@boxplayer Thank you. There were also a number of other different fungi on the trees next to this one. I took photos of all of them!
January 28th, 2022  
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