Zone Lines

Spalt Your Own Lumber: Yellow Zone Lines on Aspen
January 30, 2011

A continuation on our look at colored zones - investigate the yellow zone lines of aspen and help speculate on what fungus could be responsible.
Spalt Your Own Lumber: Fungus of the Month – Violet Toothed Polypore on Birch
October 20, 2010

Some fungi work best on a very specific host. Check out the incredible zone lines created by the Violet Toothed Polypore on birch!
Spalt Your Own Lumber: Fungus of the Month – Fomes fomentarius
September 18, 2010

Fomes fomentarius loves birch like rabbits love carrots! Learn how to get some serious zone lines with this fungus.
Spalt Your Own Lumber: Its not all about the fungus!
April 2, 2010

Wood species plays a big role in the amount and type of spalting you get on a piece. Learn how to hedge your spalting bets with the right wood.
Spalt Your Own Lumber: Zone lines get even more mysterious
October 1, 2009

Zone lines don't just come in black, as many people think. See some of the variations and help me brainstorm on the possible causes.
Spalt Your Own Lumber: Fungus of the Month – Oyster Mushroom
August 30, 2009

The oyster mushroom isn't just a tasty treat - it can also spalt your lumber!
Spalt Your Own Lumber: Fungus of the month – Dead Man’s Finger and Turkey Tail (part II)
August 5, 2009

See the photos that accompany part I on locating Dead Man's Finger and Turkey Tail.
Video: Spalt Your Own Lumber: Fungus of the month – Dead Man’s Finger and Turkey Tail (part I)
August 5, 2009

Learn how to quickly locate Dead Man's Finger and Turkey Tail, the two most prolific zone line producing fungi.
Spalt Your Own Lumber: The deeper meaning of zone lines
May 10, 2009

Discover the many types of zone lines, and what they mean when you see them on spalted wood.

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