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Bark is inactive in a tree but is constantly replaced by the active growth of the vascular cambium- which is just below the bark. Bark is basically a tree's skin on its branches and trunk.
Just like damage to skin however, damage to bark (by mowers, scratching, pests, disease) can be very bad for the tree as damage to the vascular cambium could happen.
What else can I help you with?
Can a tree survive without bark?
No, a tree cannot survive without bark as it plays a crucial role in protecting the tree from diseases, pests, and environmental stressors.
Can a fig tree survive if the bark has been chewed by mice?
If a fig tree's bark has been ate off by mice then it will not beable to survive because it has nothing to survive off of.
If the bark is stripped off a tree the tree will?
it will diebecause it carries food in the bark
What is a beavers favorite food?
Beavers eat mostly tree bark and the soft tissue inside of tree bark.
What material harden to become the wood of a tree?
it is the bark
Why does removing the bark from a tree damage it?
* The bark is a tree's "skin". Removal of the bark (in most cases) increases the evaporation of necessary fluids, and allows for easier attack by predators / parasites. * also its removal will damage the phloem tissue starving the roots.
Do birch trees die when they lose their bark?
No, birch trees do not die when they lose their bark. While the bark of a birch tree is important for protection and nutrient transport, the tree can survive and continue to grow even if it loses its bark.
Elephant favorite food?
Elephants are herbivores and mainly eat grasses, roots, fruit, and bark. Their diet can vary depending on the region and season, but they typically consume a large amount of vegetation to sustain their huge bodies.
How monkey do survive?
They survive by swinging from tree to tree and eating there food.
How much food does a porcupine eat in a year?
Their major source of food is tree bark. They will eat tree bark until the resource is dry then they will start eating plants.
What is the raw material of cork?
Cork is made up of hard bark of trees. So, we can say that bark is the raw material of cork.
What does an American beaver eat?
An American beaver eats mainly tree bark. They also eat the cambium, which is a soft tree material found under the bark.
