The association between natural braces and the development of bark-included junctions in trees. Data analysis from a survey of broadleaved trees by [43].

Table 1: The association between natural braces and the development of bark-included junctions in trees. Data analysis from a survey of broadleaved trees by [43].

	Forks without included bark	Forks with included bark
With natural braces	15 (5%)	232(70%)
Without natural braces	274 (95%)	100 (30%)
Total	289	332