A method for degrading and/or bioremediating waste wood containing
pentachlorephenol (penta) using a fungal inoculum is disclosed. The fungal
inoculum comprises of at least one penta-tolerant fungi, a lignocellulosic
substrate and a nutrient supplement. The fungal inoculum is applied to the
waste wood and maintained in an aerated and hydrated environment having
temperature conditions sufficient to allow the inoculum to grow and
metabolize the pentachlorophenol. The inoculum and the waste wood are
combined until an end product is achieved that is at least partially
remediated or of a reduced volume.
