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Apr 30, 2024 · A County Cavan forest owner who is "very much affected" by ash dieback disease has welcomed a €80 million package of support from government today. Derek McCabe from Mount Nugent is chairman of the Irish Forest Owners organisation which represents 16,000 forest farmers in the country.
- Cavan councillor calls for action on Ash Dieback - NorthernSound
A Cavan councillor is calling on "something to be done" in...
- Cavan councillor calls for action on Ash Dieback - NorthernSound
disease affecting ash trees. It causes leaf loss and canopy decline and in some cases causes the trees to die. The disease was first officially recorded in the UK in 2012 and is now widespread across England, Wales and Scotland. Why is it important? Ash trees are the third most common tree in Britain, present in woodland, hedgerows, parks
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Oct 7, 2023 · A Cavan councillor is calling on "something to be done" in relation to fallen trees affected by Ash dieback. Fine Gael's Trevor Smith made the calls at a recent sitting of the Ballyjamesduff Municipal District.
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This article is about the Ash tree which can grow up to 35 meters tall with distinctive black buds in winter; it has medicinal properties as well as being used for firewood or charcoal but its main threat is the deadly disease called ash dieback that could change UK's landscape forever.
One of the most common trees in the UK, ash trees can grow up to 35m tall and are easily identified by their black buds and flattened twigs. They thrive in fertile soil and have a long history of medicinal and mystical properties.
When fully grown, ash trees reach a height of 35m with pale brown to grey bark that fissures as it ages. The tree is easily identified in winter by its smooth twigs with distinctive black buds arranged opposite each other.
Pinnately compound leaves typically comprise 3–6 opposite pairs of light green oval leaflets with tips up to 40cm long; there is an additional singular 'terminal' leaflet at the end. Both male and female flowers appear before leaves in spring, growing in spiked clusters at the tips of twigs which develop into winged fruits or 'keys'.
Native to Europe, Asia Minor and Africa found from Arctic Circle to Turkey; thrives best in fertile deep well-drained soil cool atmospheres; third most common tree Britain.
Thought to have medicinal mystical properties wood burned ward off evil spirits; Norse mythology Tree Life first man Earth came from ash tree sometimes known Venus woods druids regarded sacred wands made straight grain 19th century commonly used construct carriages Morgan Motor Company still grows make frames cars live 400 years longer coppiced ste...
Main threat ash dieback caused fungus Hymenoscyphus fraxineus tens thousands die potentially changing UK landscape forever outbreak predicted cost £15 billion Britain forefront fight against researching resistant strains campaigning better biosecurity race time disease decimated elms wiping out ash trees but all not lost replanting tighter controls...
Despite initial fears that over 90 per cent of ash trees would be lost, it now seems that some individuals have natural resistance. As this genetic tolerance to the pathogen is passed down through the generations, there is now the possibility that long-term, the species will survive and recover.
Sep 2, 2024 · The forest is dominated by oak and ash trees but includes hazel, holly, and rhododendron trees. There are four signposted walks in the park – the nature trails, village walk, river walk, and...
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Aug 7, 2023 · There have been calls for financial supports for landowners and farmers who face thousands of euro in bills to remove dying roadside ash trees from their land.
