"Gary" wrote in message
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On Thu, 2 Jun 2005 15:53:35 +0100, Sue Begg
wrote:

I think deep down I realise that there is nothing I can do. But someone
might have an amazing cure.

I have a red oak which was a present. About 8ft tall. Planted out this
spring.
Have just found out the puppies (-who might not be long for this world
if they keep this up !! ) have stripped the bark from the bottom 2ft or
so.
I know it is basically my fault for not using a tree guard (all the
others are done because of the rabbits) and for not supervising the
damned dogs more closely (Actually I love 'em to bits, but that is
irrelevant)

Is there a miracle compound that I can bandage the trunk with to help it
survive?
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It is highly unlikely that sufficient bark has been removed. A
tree can recover readily with very little bark surviving. You only have a
problem if both the bark and the slippery cambium have been removed all
around without any remaining.
If you can still remove more 'bark' with a knife or finger nail before
reaching the slippery layer or
wood then there is still some phloem left and you have a good chance of
survival.
If all has been removed then a 'bridge graft' of bark removed from above
the damage will give you a good chance. If all has failed it will take
many months before moribunditity shows~~ good luck.
Best Wishes Brian.