Trunk characteristics such as decay, presence of exudates, fungal activity, and vandalism, their descriptions, and the category or unit of measurement recorded for each Eucalyptus leucoxylon tree assessed.
| Characteristic | Description | Categories/units |
|---|---|---|
| Decay | Any area of the trunk that appeared to be decayed | 1. No decay detected |
| 2. Minor areas of decay | ||
| 3. Significant areas of decay | ||
| Exudates | Exudates or resin present | Yes/no |
| Fungal bodies or cavities | Present or absent | Yes/no |
| Vandalism | Damage caused by human interference | 1. No damage detected |
| 2. Suspected damage from mower | ||
| 3. Damage from support structure | ||
| 4. Suspected vehicle damage | ||
| 5. Graffiti | ||
| 6. Other human interaction | ||
| Loss of codominant leader | Was there a codominant leader that is missing? | 1. No. A codominant leader is not present, or if present, it is not missing. |
| 2. Yes. The codominant leader is missing. | ||
| Possible reason for missing codominant leader | 1. Codominant leader is dying | |
| 2. Codominant leader is dead | ||
| 3. Codominant leader is missing (dead) | ||
| 4. Codominant leader is missing (pruned) | ||
| Epicormic shoots | Are there any lignotuberous or epicormic shoots on the lower branches or base of the trunk? | Yes/no |