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They are crusty and scaly, but they don't harm the trees It's OK to like lichens. They are crusty and scaly, but they don't harm the trees Lace lichens benefit local flora and fauna โ€” plus, they just look cool. The state lichen can be found draped over tree branches across these Sonoma County parks.