Ash dieback is a fungal infection that blocks a tree's access to water, causing it to die. Signs of the disease, such as dark patches or black leaves, can be spotted between June and September. The ...
In the decades since, the wood-boring beetle has spread east and west across the U.S. and Canada, killing tens of millions of ash trees, causing one of the costliest forest insect invasions to date.
Morris Green Park’s ash trees were due to be ‘replaced’ after being felled when ‘tree officers’ found they were suffering from the disease last December – as it could spread and ...
The council plans to map prominent ash trees this year, tracking dieback hotspots to guide future inspections and manage the disease’s spread. Councillor Zoe Cookson, chair of the council’s ...
Trees and forests are often called the "lungs of the planet" because of their vital role in producing oxygen and absorbing carbon dioxide. Trees play a pivotal role in mitigating climate change ...