Depending on the tree and the conditions that it is growing under, ring-barking may not mean the death of a
tree, but little can be done if a tree is effectively girdled severing the active xylem tissue. Arboricultural
treatments that respond rapidly (within hours) to the removal of bark and which provide ideal growing
conditions for the tree enhance the chances of recovery from ring-barking. Treatments may involve irrigation,
mulching, prevention of compaction and waterlogging and effective pest and disease control