Question
I live in the western area of central NJ.  Yesterday I was forced to transplant a young (4 years old) red maple tree that was about 5 feet in height.  The maple tree was in the perimeter of a wooded area and a large fallen tree had to be cut down.  In doing this several other trees (appx. 6+" in diameter) came down and fell onto the maple.  Although I was able to dig the maple root ball and pull it from under the other fallen trees, the two trunks of the maple (appx. 1/2" - 3/4" in diameter were bent and the bark was 'scuffed'.  I replanted the tree to a different location and watered it well in hopes that it may survive.  My question is how can I treat or cover the scuffed bark to better protect the tree which is very sentimental to me and I want to do everything possible to help it survive?  

Answer
Where the bark is "scuffed" gently remove any loose bark and coat the area with grafting wax. Check with a local nursery type store and they should have or know where to get gratfing wax. This will seal the wound and not allow fungus spores to enter and set up a rot type disease. A tree that young can take a great deal of bending and should not have much difficulty recovering.