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ASH DIE-BACK

What is Ash Die-Back?
Ash dieback, also known as ‘Chalara ash dieback’ to differentiate it from other
forms of ash dieback, is caused by Hymenoscyphus fraxineus, a type of
Ascomycete fungus, and is a chronic fungal disease that affects the European ash
(Fraxinus excelsior), also known as the common ash. It originated in Asia and is
thought to have been introduced to Europe around 30 years ago.
It has devastated European ash populations ever since because our native ash
trees have not evolved with the disease, like their Asian counterparts, and so have
no natural defence against it.
Chalara ash dieback has spread to, and been recorded in, most of the UK.

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It is very difficult to control or limit the spread of the fungus, as it produces its
fruiting bodies between July and October and releases spores into the air. The
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After you have visited, but before leaving, any forests, parks, woods or gardens
 Consumer Unit (fuse you can brush off any mud, leaves, twigs, soil or other debris and plant matter
board) Replacement from your footwear and from the wheels of any cars, bikes, buggies and
 Landlords’ Electrical wheelchairs that you may have brought with you. It would be beneficial if you
Safety Certificate washed these when you got home also, before visiting any other areas.
 Additions and When visiting any sites that may be affected by Chalara ash dieback, you can try
Alterations to Existing to ensure your vehicle is parked on concrete, gravel, tarmac or any other hard-
Installations standing surface as opposed to grassland or dirt, if possible.
 Portable Appliance Many bike trails in forests have wash-down facilities that visitors can use to wash
Testing their bikes before and after using the trails to reduce the risk of spreading diseases.
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