Living stump

A living stump is created when a live tree is cut, burned, eaten, or infected, causing its cambium to die above the root system.

Living stumps are generally characterized as having a thin outer layer of living cells that surround a hollow central cavity.

[3] Stumps can grow a callus tissue over its cross section which prolongs longevity of the stump by protecting it from infection and insect damage.

[4] A living stump which is capable of producing sprouts or cuttings is known as a stool, and is used in the coppicing method of woodland management.

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