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Deadwood: Deadwood is o en present on African trees, but occurs mostly below the canopy. Damage by animals (usually elephant) or the lack of light, as well as droughts are the reason for this. Lightning strikes and uncontrolled veld res leave characteristic markings or kill large sections on unfortunate trees. e color of the deadwood comes in di erent shades of grey and not the bleached white of high altitude conifers.
Top row; The wide open spaces of Namibia and Kgalagadi, where trees are mostly seen from a distant perspective.
Middle left; Close-up perspective
Middle right and bottom row;
Typical deadwood features on African trees.
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