Chalara ash
dieback
The disease ash dieback is affecting
woodland in Britain. The disease
is not harmful to people or
animals, but it can kill ash trees.
How to spot symptoms of ash dieback
The main symptoms are:
• dead branches
• blackening of leaves which often hang on the tree
• discoloured stems often in a diamond-shape
where a leaf was attached.
If you see these symptoms, please:
• double check them at the website:
www.forestry.gov.uk/chalara or using the QR code below
• report them to the helpline:
08459 335577
To help stop the disease spreading:
• Before visiting other places, clean mud and leaves from
footwear, pushchairs, bikes, cars, dogs and horses
• Do not remove leaves, plants or wood from this area.
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