[College of ACES] [University of Illinois] [Illinois CES]

Re: Re: Re: Re: Cobra/Tom/Mark@Tree Doc.

Torrey@treescapesinc.com
Mon, 28 Sep 1998 22:13:17 -0500

Do you mean Elm?

Could be several reasons... could be:

vandalism (human)
Deer
Squirrels
Bears
Cattle
Human interest in the bark (chemicals, crafts, who knows?)

None are in the interest of the trees... if removed completely arounf the circumference, the trees will die.