Kris, As an undergrad I assisted in an inventory of culturally peeled trees (all lodge pole and ponderosa) in Idaho. We basically recorded data on each tree including a photograph, sketches of the scar shape, tree diameter, and measurements of the scar. I have heard that these trees are also found in Montana within the wilderness areas. I was told that these trees were peeled by the native americans, who harvested the cambium layer in the spring as a food source. You may want to get in contact with them (the forest service) to see how they manage their trees. Rene _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com