Damaged tree bark

[JoeB14]

Hi, we moved to a property with an established Copper Beech tree in the rear garden. There was bark damage to one side of the tree but this has deteriorated considerably over the last ten months and bark is gradually falling off. I was told that the original damage may have been caused by an over zealous Gardner with a strimmer. The damage is only to the side of the tree shown in the photo (completely fine on the other side). Can anyone tell me if this is terminal or if the tree can be saved. Many thanks

[Khriss]

Pencil in a visit from yr local tree surgeon fr a quote, check yr status conservation  area / TPO wise and expect a sucky teeth bill in the future 😐 K

[Dan Maynard]

My opinion would be the dead bark is a symptom of something going on, rather than the actual problem. My suspicion would be root damage, 8 years would be the right kind of time for it to show, and as said the reduction not helping.

 

Id be digging to check but it looks like you may have dead roots all round that side of the tree, in which case yes it's terminal and possibly unstable already.

[JoeB14]

Many thanks for all the advice. The tree is covered under a blanket TPO so will have to contact the council. I have arranged for a local tree surgeon to make a visit next week and deliver his view and quote 😬