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Carved Oak Stump: Keep It—Decay Fungi Don’t Spread to Live Trees

Artistically carved 4-ft oak stump from diseased tree. Advice to grind it out to prevent fungus spread is wrong.

Why It’s Safe

Decay fungi colonize dead wood only.
They do not infect living, healthy trees.
Stump will slowly decompose—no threat to surroundings.

If you like the bear carving, keep it. Enjoy the art.

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