Oak Tree Peeling Bark

I have a mature oak tree with peeling bark. Mushrooms are growing behind the peeling bark. There are also ferns growing on the side of the tree near the bottom. Is this normal? Do I need to worry about this tree? From the leaves on the tree, I think this is a holly oak.

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#1 Comment By BushDoctor On 01/13/2018 @ 5:46 pm

This happens in nature all of the time. This is not USUALLY anything to worry about, unless the try is heavily injured. Then it could take over. It is always nice to take a walk and see whole ecosystems forming on other trees.

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