Ash Die Back

Ash dieback will kill around 80% of ash trees across the UK

Trees are infected in the summer by airborne spores from fruit bodies occurring on the central stalks of fallen leaves – moist conditions favour the production of fruit bodies. Infection leads to dead branches throughout the crown. Not all ash trees will die as a direct result of ash dieback infection. A tree may be weakened so it becomes susceptible to other pests or diseases, and some trees will survive infection. Evidence shows that the disease will progress quickly in young and coppiced ash trees, trees suffering additional stresses, or when growing in ash dominated forests.

Tree Dismantling

Removal in stages

There are financial and practical implications relating to this disease that will need to be addressed. It is therefore vital that people and organisations responsible for managing ash trees and forests containing ash understand the implications and take timely, site specific and proportionate action to prepare for this. If affected trees are situated in high footfall areas this can create health and safety risks, but it doesn’t necessarily follow that all ash trees growing in these areas will need to be removed or that they will all die. Extract from Arboricultural Asociation 2020

A Binns & Co are skilled in the recognition of Ash dieback disease and well placed to advise on the best course of action for the ash trees on your property. We will come out and inspect the tree, providing advice and if necessary a report with recommendations for treatment. We have a team of operators able to carry out the works in a professional manner ensuring biosecurity measures are taken.

Please contact us to discuss your concerns further