What is this on my tree?

Question

We have a big beautiful old tree tree in out front yard. But it has either a green moss or mold on the bark from the ground up to about 20 feet up. First can anybody tell me exactly what it is? And second, is there a way to get rid of it without damaging the tree at all?

Answer 1

Its probably lichen (bluish-green, frilly) It wont harm the tree.