Slash

  • Title

    Slash

  • Definition

    A slanted cut through the bark that reveals charcters useful in field identification of trees.

  • Notes

    Slash and blaze are synonyms but the first is the preferred term.

  • Related Terms

    Blaze

    Bark

    Outer bark

    Inner bark

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