Q&A – Will woodpecker holes
harm my ash tree?

Question:
Will woodpecker holes harm my ash tree?
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Answer:
Woodpeckers visiting your tree and making a few holes will not harm the tree. However, Mary Schmidt from Lichterman Nature Center says if woodpeckers are making many holes, it could be a sign of problem with the tree.

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