Insect Damage Surgery

Insect damage surgery

See full process of our surgery steps!

1. Reveal of decayed & eaten tissue that is darkened & infected from insects & worms eating through the tree

2. Hatcheting reveals red (healthy) tissue and shows perimeter of surgical section

3. Multi-tooled finished surgery with all infection removed

4. Fully cauterized tissue: the fire stimulates healing of the tree after it has been opened

5. Limewash poultice to provide calcium to the healing area and keep the tissue sealed

Trees located in #awaswas territory

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