Buried Wood Decay Rate
Buried Wood Decay Rate . The rate of decay is also determined by how wet the material is, and in general the wetter it is the faster it breaks down. In the water or mud, or buried deep underground does not decay. (PDF) Interspecific differences in wood decay rates from www.researchgate.net My experience is that buried lumber (even treated) lasts about 1 year less than what you planned or needed it to. Wood decay (wood rot) is decomposition of wood by microorganisms, primarily by enzymatic activity. Since fine woody debris decompose more quickly and more difficult to handle,.