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Ash Dieback / Chalara / Chalara Ash Dieback

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_empty_space height=”10″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” padding_top=”20″ padding_bottom=”50″][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Over the last few years, there has been a substantial increase in the number of common Ash trees (Fraxinus excelsior) diagnosed with and presenting symptoms of Ash Dieback (Chalara fraxinea).

Very sadly, Ash Dieback is so severe, that if a tree becomes infected, it’s usually fatal due to the fact the tree becomes weakened and is more susceptible to other diseases, or because of the Chalara itself.

As the Ash trees are one of the most common trees in the UK, the widespread death of these trees can pose a real health and safety risk and a legal liability nightmare for councils, property owners and landowners alike.

Most often than not, the safest course of action to take is the removal of any infected trees that may threaten damage, injury or even death.

At Greewoods Tree Contractors, we’ve invested heavily in the latest plant and machinery to process dead or dangerous trees both safely and efficiently.

New to the fleet, we have a 16 tonne Volvo ECR145EL excavator equipped with a Dragonbite DB015 tree shear delivering over 90 tonnes of cutting force. This latest addition has drastically improved our safety and productivity, with the shear capable of handling substantially more timber compared to previous methods.

We also have a Hitachi ZX33U mini excavator we use to feed our impressive Bandit 15inch woodchipper capable of processing **(insert info)**. Our goal is to mechanise as many processes as possible to help safeguard our workforce and turbocharge productivity.

When it comes to the removal of material from site, our Iveco Trakker 4×4 hook lift truck teamed with a 26-tonne capacity Andover drawbar trailer is the perfect solution. The woodchip that we later use for Bio-Mass gets removed in our bespoke 27-yard ROLO bins, with the timber rounds placed securely on the drawbar trailer. [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]So if you’re concerned about Ash trees on your property contact Greenwoods Tree Contractors today. We can quickly identify and remove any infected trees safely and efficiently to minimise risk and help stop the spread of this devastating disease.

What is Ash Dieback Disease?

Chalara dieback of Ash, also commonly known as Ash Dieback or Chalara, is a disease of ash trees caused by a fungus called Hymenoscyphus fraxineus (Hi-men-o-si-fus frax-in-e-us). The fungus was initially called Chalara fraxinea, which explains the alternative names Chalara or Chalara ash dieback. As the name suggests, the disease causes crown dieback and leaf loss the infected trees. Unfortunately, infection usually leads to death either directly or indirectly due to weakening of the tree, making it more susceptible to other pest or pathogens.

The fungus negatively impacts the vascular system of the tree preventing it from drawing nutrients into its extremities. Ash dieback disease spreads quickly and can cause extreme leaf loss or even kill numerous ash trees in a short space of time.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10″][vc_single_image image=”393″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space height=”10″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]With the fungus originating in eastern Asia, Ash dieback disease was first identified in the UK in February 2012 at a tree nursery. Following an investigation, subsequent cases were quickly linked to the importation of the infected nursery stock. Ash dieback is now present in both young and mature trees across the UK, with its devastating effects most visible in the areas where it has been there the longest, and the conditions are most suitable for the fungus to flourish. The Forestry Commission has a useful interactive map that documents the spread of Ash Dieback, which you can find HERE.

The common Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) is said to be the 4th most common tree in the UK, with an estimated population of between 90-120 million. Ash trees not only account for around 130,000 hectares of woodland but play an essential part outside of woods in parks, gardens, hedgerows and roadside verges. They also grow in a broad range of climatic conditions and soil types, providing anaemic value to the landscape, ecosystem services and priceless habitat for a vast array of species. That said, it’s of vital importance we do everything in our power to slow the spread of Chalara and protect our ash tree population.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10″][vc_single_image image=”390″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space height=”10″][vc_column_text]The common Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) is said to be the 4th most common tree in the UK, with an estimated population of between 90-120 million. Ash trees not only account for around 130,000 hectares of woodland but play an essential part outside of woods in parks, gardens, hedgerows and roadside verges. They also grow in a broad range of climatic conditions and soil types, providing anaemic value to the landscape, ecosystem services and priceless habitat for a vast array of species. That said, it’s of vital importance we do everything in our power to slow the spread of Chalara and protect our ash tree population.

Symptoms of Ash Dieback answering the question “What does ash dieback look like?”

There are numerous visible and quite apparent symptoms that can identify the disease in turn help stop the spread.

Possible symptoms include:

• Dying or Dead tops, crowns or canopies of trees
• Wilting of leaves
• Dieback of leaves with black/brown stalks
• Fruiting bodies on fallen blackened leaf stalks
• Cankers and lesions on stems and branches
• Wood staining underneath bark lesions

For ash dieback pictures and further guidance identifying the disease go to the Forest Research website where you will find detailed ash dieback images and descriptions.

The full impact of ash dieback is not known yet as it is believed that while young trees succumb and die quickly, mature trees may resist infection for some time before weakening and eventually dying.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” background_color=”#a2ff40″ padding_top=”25″ padding_bottom=”40″][vc_column][vc_column_text]

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