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Mounting Metal Brackets to Cedar Trees (MI)

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From: Paul Ellerholz City: Gladwin , MI
I mounted a couple of swing brackets to separate trees to support a log swing. These trees are atleast 40 yrs old. Will these screws kill the tree?
	Extension Message From: Jay Hayek Extension Specialist, Forestry Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences jhayek@illinois.edu
Hi Paul: No, these brackets won't kill your cedar trees. Best, Jay
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