Whether or not one considers them a waste
http://www.kindofcurious.com/2010/09/life-of-nurse-log.html
http://grizzlie.erin.utoronto.ca/~w3pkota/publications/reprints/2004ecology.pdf
Not only are they arguably more alive with other biota than when they were living, they are also crucial for growing fungal free baby trees.
http://www.kindofcurious.com/2010/09/life-of-nurse-log.html
http://grizzlie.erin.utoronto.ca/~w3pkota/publications/reprints/2004ecology.pdf
Not only are they arguably more alive with other biota than when they were living, they are also crucial for growing fungal free baby trees.