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Ash Dieback
Introduction
Ash Dieback (also known as ‘Chalara’) is a lethal disease for Ash trees which is caused by a fungus (Chalara fraxinea). Originating in Asia, it has devastated Ash tree populations across Europe as our species has not evolved a defence to it.
Ash Dieback is particularly destructive for the UK’s native Common or European ash, with estimations suggesting that it will kill up to 80% of Ash trees across the UK at a cost to British society of £15 billion.
It can affect Ash trees of all ages. While mature trees may survive for a few seasons once infected, younger trees may die in much shorter timeframes.
It can be fatal in its own right, however, in many cases the tree may be weakened by the disease. It is then unable to resist other pathogens which ultimately result in the tree’s demise.
The costs of Ash Dieback will be considerable with the disease leaving a marked effect on the British landscape. It may also compromise human safety due to the increased risk of structural failure of the infected trees. The risk is particularly significant if an infected Ash tree is located near to or in areas of human habitation or other high risk areas such as close to road or rail networks.
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