My stepson thought it would be cool to take a few swings at a tree in the backyard of our new house. He did it about about a year ago. Initially it just left a few slices in the trunk. I thought it might heal on its own. However it seems like it has gotten a little worse. Does this look like it will eventually heal. If not, what should I do with it? The tree seems otherwise healthy.
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