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Ash Dieback breakout in the Borders

A tree health officer is being employed in the Scottish Borders to record cases of Ash Dieback, a deadly disease. The Forestry Commission hope to use land surveys to shape policy on how to deal with the spread of the disease.

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How to spot Ash Dieback

Diamond shaped legions in a tree with Ash Dieback Credit: ITV Border

Members of the public are being asked to help a Tree Health Officer to record instances of Ash Dieback in the South of Scotland.

Steve Morgan is surveying the region for the disease, which kills Ash trees.

Among the symptoms are:

  • Discolouration of tree trunk
  • Diamond shaped lesions in bark
  • Leaf loss
  • Crown dieback

Anyone looking to report suspected cases of ash dieback can report it at http://www.forestry.gov.uk/

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