Envisaging the Potential Use of Resistance Micro Drilling on Wood Density Assessment: A Review

Recurrent assessment of in-situ tree conditions through destructive methods has resorted to the critical need to adopt a more convenient and practical technique. Due to this, a Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) is indispensable to predict the wood density (WD) of trees without jeopardizing the tree itself. Resistance micro-drilling is a promising non-destructive tool, provided by its broad application in forestry to the extent of tree care industry assessment. Applying a Resistograph to assess the wood resistance is a breakthrough in sustainable forest management operations. This paper provides an insightful review of the research methodologies on Resistograph. It will discuss the use of a micro-drilling device measuring WD in standing trees, including the potential use of resistance micro-drilling to predict WD for the forest AGB and its possible use in the context of green infrastructure and sustainable management.