Wetwood

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-030391",
  "term": "Wetwood",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Green wood with abnormally high moisture content that generally results from infections in living trees by anaerobic bacteria but may also result from water logging during log ponding. Wetwood can occur in both softwoods and hardwoods; the green lumber is usually difficult to dry without defects. Although difficult to recognize, wetwood is often characterized by a translucent, water-soaked appearance and a sour or rancid odor.",
  "references": [
    "USDA Forest Products Techline Decay Processing and Bioprocessing Blue Stain Glossary at http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/techline/blue-stain.pdf"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/wetwood/"
}