Will fresh wood chip mulch injure the general health of a tamarack tree?

Mulching should not hurt the general health of a tamarack tree; however, make sure the mulch is not piled up against the tree, but rather 1 foot away from the base of the trunk.  The mulch layer should be about 3″- 4″ thick and spread out to the dripline as much as possible for maximum benefit.

Will fresh wood chip mulch injure the general health of a tamarack tree?