Tree Decay An Expanded Concept

Tree Decay Can Be Beneficial . . .

樹木腐朽是有益的...

Recycling dead organic matter essential for life of new trees; providing food and shelter for wildlife and many other microorganisms; decreasing the potential for fire.

樹木腐朽可減少火災發生的可能性，可以提供野生動物和許多微生物的食物和棲息地，回收有機質供新生的樹使用。

Or Destructive . . .
或是破壞性…

Reducing the strength and value of trees and wood products; decreasing the attractiveness of trees.

樹木減少了吸引力，降低樹木的強度和木材產品的價值。