Ash trees - major problems!

[Nicos]

I've just been reading about the Ash tree- it's the first I've heard about it

the effect on the countryside and environment will be dramatic.

A couple of links- one about the problems and one about a survey if anyone is interested?

Ash tree set for extinction in Europe - BBC News

https://www.ashtag.org

has anyone got an Ash tree in their garden/ Lottie?

[Bacchus]

I have a large number of ash on the farm. I like ash because it''s a lovely tree to chainsaw and split for log burning. I would never cut one down - but if they fall in a storm then I make use of them.

I hope this new threat doesn't make it across the Irish sea - but it likely will.

[Nicos]

It's already there apparently Baccus.

Very sad.

[veggiechicken]

Ash dieback has been known about for a few years. I haven't seen any affected trees myself but I know of a young plantation that had to be clear felled in West Wales a couple of years ago.
I've just had an ash tree ( healthy) felled in the garden and there are 3 more at the far end. There are lots in The Wood!

[Snadger]

We have ash saplings growing as weed species through a wire fence. I've been meaning to cut them down before they got too big but I think I'll leave them now.............and sod the fence!

[muddled]

I have ash saplings growing in my garden like weeds.

They come up between paving slabs, in the middle of my hedges....one has even come up in the chicken run! Apparently, one was cut down here years ago. The roots remained and send up babies all over the place.
They're often impossible to dig out, they grow faster than the grass seem indestructable!

Clearly dieback hasn't reached here yet.

[Scarlet]

Ash dieback has been known about for a few years. I haven't seen any affected trees myself but I know of a young plantation that had to be clear felled in West Wales a couple of years ago.
I've just had an ash tree ( healthy) felled in the garden and there are 3 more at the far end. There are lots in The Wood!

Same here, I was worried that I was cutting down trees that may need help...all of mine have re sprouted and are sending up lots more branches. Will leave those there for cutting down next year. Good fire wood.

I've loads of little ones popping up everywhere too - one right in the middle of my lovely variegated elder!

[vixylix]

How sad

[Jay22]

My MiL has a few on the road up to her house in Ayrshire...still healthy. I have two growing in pots ready to be transplanted, perhaps in the autumn, think I may start a few more.

[mothhawk]

Thanks for the link Nicos. I've sent for a tag to tag the big mature tree I can see from the house. It's growing in the hedgerow and looks very healthy.

[Guest]

I have a mahoosive ash in the garden and am dreading the day it dies, not only because of the work involved but the impact it will have on the garden - visually and for wildlife