Is this a fungal disease, ID please.

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  1. JohnD

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    This is on a lot of my bushes and trees. Could it be dangerous and if so, can it be eliminated?
    Thanks

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    It's Lichen, harmless as far as I'm aware.
     
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      Wow that was quick, thanks JazzSi :blue thumb:
       
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      I agree with JazzSi and it's supposedly a sign of good, unpolluted air, I have it in my garden too. :)
       
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        pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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        Yeah we all have it, in varying degrees.
         
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