Squirrel/groundhog completely girdled 5yr old beautiful red maple

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bluegirl

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1468537854783-1463087625.jpg 1468537985631-2127024711.jpg Found my poor beauty completely girdled with 1/2"x5" strips of 1468537854783-1463087625.jpg 1468537985631-2127024711.jpg bark on the ground below. The damage is approximately 8-12" of the trunk. The trunk is about 6" diameter. I have applied the peat moss bandage as described on this site but should I also add repair grafting? Also should I wet the peat moss or allow the tree to equilibrate itself. We would really like to save this tree and also find a way to get rid of a few rebel critters. Here are pictures.1468537985631-2127024711.jpg 1468537985631-2127024711.jpg 1468537854783-1463087625.jpg 1468537985631-2127024711.jpg
 

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