Ash dieback disease, caused by the invasive fungal pathogen Hymenoscyphus fraxineus, poses a significant threat to European ash trees, particularly Fraxinus excelsior. This disease has been ...
after a disease specific to the species appeared in Leitrim”. At this stage, nearly two decades had elapsed since ash dieback was detected in Europe. This begs the question as to why Ireland’s ...
Ash dieback is a fungal infection that blocks a tree's access to water, causing it to die. Signs of the disease, such as dark patches or black leaves, can be spotted between June and September. The ...
The council plans to map prominent ash trees this year, tracking dieback hotspots to guide future inspections and manage the disease’s spread. Councillor Zoe Cookson, chair of the council’s ...