Remove dead and injured bark from around the wound with a sharp knife. Scribe wound in the shape of a vertical ellipse, if possible. Cut bark away from wound to form an interface of healthy wood and bark although this may enlarge the size of the wound.
Treating Tree Trunk Wounds - Prescription for Tree Trunk Injury
By Steve Nix, About.com Guide
OK, it is best to prevent tree trunk wounds first. But if a tree trunk is wounded or injured there are some things you can do. Remember that a tree does a great job on containing and compartmentalizing trunk wounds and these treatments are not embraced by all tree professionals. The also can't do a lot of harm.
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