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What is this fungus and could it indicate internal decay in my Douglas-fir?

Q: A large fungus is growing at the base of a large Douglas-fir tree in my backyard. There are several fungi that can cause root rot in Douglas-fir, so I don't want to lose the tree, and I also don't want it to fall ...

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What is this fungus and could it indicate internal decay in my Douglas-fir?