beech tree not healing

[justin131]

this is a beech tree that was damaged some time ago, the wound has started to healed over a couple of times but after that the cambium dies back further.

any ideas on why this is happening, could it be beech bark disease, what action should be taken?

thanks

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[MattyF]

You could fell it or reduce it heavily in the hope it will regenerate a new crown it's not going to get any better and will probably end up like this typical damage of what happens when some fool thinks a living entity won't mind having a fire against it...

[justin131]

ok thanks again for the info. its in a school so i'll prob fell it for safety