Trees Show Tolerance to Ash Dieback - Breakthrough

Much research is being done currently not only in relation to

but into many other exotic pathogens, which have the ability to seriously impact upon our trees. Many people do not notice or appreciate trees until they are gone, and possibly do not consider them fundamental to our lives. Trees and ecology provide so many benefits to both our physical lives but also the aesthetic quality of where we live work and play, as well as increase the value of property. 

Specifically in relation to the ash dieback there was a national outcry and considerable worry about the impact it may have to our native tree population. Personally I have witnessed a number of cases but possibly not as many as I thought. The latest study and research would suggest that scientists have identified the UK's first ash tree which is tolerant to ash dieback and as such hope has been raised that many others may also be tolerant. It is important that the research continues and is funded not only in relation to ash but also other tree species across the country for which we have all become accustom to know.

https://oadb.tsl.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Nornex_Final_Report_April_2016.pdf

https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/blogs/woodland-trust/2016/04/ash-dieback-statement/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=wt_conservation_april2016&utm_content=ashdieback