I have one particular tree that has been well used as a target holder upperer.
50% of my property is under native trees of quite some differing species, however I still value and protect them.
Apart from this one particular tree which is a large ironbark.
Partly as a "science" project (concerning lead/copper injections) it doesn't worry me if it does eventually die or fall over, as it would then be put to good use as timber furniture and firewood.
This particular tree has ingested hundreds if not thousands of rounds over a six year period ranging from general checking of zero, setting up, and full on target competition between family and friends.
Ammunition ranging from .22rf through and up to .375 H+H Magnums have been dealt out.
The tree has shown no signs of any sort that it is ill or dying,, excepting the physical loss of bark and holes in the impact zone.
I do not fear death itself... Only its inopportune timing!
I've come to realize that,,,,, the two most loving, loyal, and trustworthy females in my entire life were both canines.