Expand your knowledge of wood decay fungi 

ISA offers a variety of educational materials and products to help arborists improve their arboricultural knowledge and experience. Every month, we will feature a product or group of products. In August, ISA is featuring Wood Decay Fungi Common to the Northeast and Central United States, 2nd Edition, by Dr. Christopher J. Luley. 

The first edition of Wood Decay Fungi Common to the Northeast and Central United States, released in 2005, gained significant popularity. This second edition brings new insights and a comprehensive update. It includes over 250 images of 50 different fungi commonly found on urban trees in the Northeast and Central United States and Canada.  

Section 1 of the book covers the fundamentals of tree decay, as well as the biology and pathology of decay fungi. Building on this foundation, Section 2 features images and descriptions of decay fungi for field identification, along with critical information about their pathology, decay potential, and importance.  

Since the publication of the first edition, Dr. Luley has spent the past 17 years gathering images, research, and observations, making this updated edition an essential field reference for any arborist or consultant working with urban trees. Additionally, this publication offers a corresponding Continuing Education Unit (CEU) quiz. 

This second edition of Wood Decay Fungi Common to the Northeast and Central United States is available in the ISA Store.