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What is Spalting?

Spalting is any form of wood coloration caused by fungi. Although primarily found in dead trees, spalting can also occur under stressed tree conditions or even in living trees.Spalting is any form of wood coloration caused by fungi. Although primarily found in dead trees, spalting can also occur under stressed tree conditions or even in living trees. The unique coloration and patterns of spalted wood are sought after by woodworkers and collectors. –Wikipedia

What does Burl mean? 

A burl is a tree growth in which the grain has grown in a deformed manner. It is commonly found in the form of a rounded outgrowth on a tree trunk or branch that is filled with small knots from dormant buds.
A burl results from a tree undergoing some form of stress. It may be caused by an injury, virus or fungus. Most burls grow beneath the  ground, attached to the roots as a type of malignancy that is generally not discovered until the tree dies or falls over.
Burls yield a very peculiar and highly figured wood, prized for its beauty and rarity. It is sought after by furniture makers, artists, and wood sculptors. There are a number of well-known types of burls (each from a particular species); these are highly valued and sliced into veneers for woodturning, furniture, inlay in doors, picture frames, household objects, automobile interior paneling and trim. –Wikipedia

What is a Tree Ring? 

Tree rings represent a number of concentric rings in the cross section of a tree trunk, representing a single year's growth.