Expert Ash Dieback Management: Safe and Effective Solutions
Ash trees, the third most common native tree in the UK, are facing a dire threat. In a few years, an estimated 70 million of these trees are at risk of being lost to a disease called Ash Dieback. This fungal disease attacks the vascular system of ash trees, impairing their ability to absorb nutrients and often leading to their death. If left untreated, Ash Dieback is expected to have a devastating impact on our woodlands and green environments. It also poses a significant threat to the British landscape, as well as the wildlife and species that depend on ash trees for their habitat.
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Our skilled and experienced tree surgeons can swiftly identify Ash Dieback in your trees and provide the necessary management recommendations. We’ve invested in specialized machinery and equipment designed to manage Ash Dieback with minimal impact on the surrounding landscape. When an ash tree shows signs of infection and decline due to Ash Dieback, we use a grapple saw to access and remove parts of the entire tree. This tool lets us grasp the tree without tension and securely hold sections during removal. Depending on your site or land, we can operate the grapple saw with different base machines, including cranes, telehandlers, and excavators.
Ash Dieback progresses through five stages, and in the final two stages, the tree becomes too unsafe for our surgeons to climb manually. Thus, the machinery we use is crucial for safely removing affected trees.
Symptoms of Ash Dieback include dead, blackened leaves, blotches on the leaf base, wilted leaves, thin lesions, and spots on the bark and branches. The disease can affect ash trees of all ages, but younger trees are more likely to die quickly.
What to Do If You Suspect Ash Dieback in a Tree on Your Land
Trees affected by Ash Dieback can pose significant risks to the public, particularly those near footpaths, schools, open spaces, domestic gardens, and infrastructure like buildings, roads, railways, commercial properties, and power lines. Professional treatment is essential for trees with Ash Dieback in these areas.
If you suspect Ash Dieback in your trees or woodland, contact our team today at 07563 503183. Our arborist will visit the site and provide advice on the best practices for managing Ash Dieback in your trees