[header] How to preserve a tree stump [title] Wipe the top and bottom of the stump with a wet cloth. [step] Start by cleaning off any dirt or surface debris on the stump with a cloth. Rub the wood grain in a gentle, circular motion on the top and bottom, where the stump has been cut. 
[substeps] Do not wipe the bark with the cloth, as this can cause the bark to flake or fall off. [title] Remove any flaking wood or bark on the stump.