Ash Dieback Surveys & Felling
Identify, Plan & Act on Ash Dieback
What is Ash Dieback?
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Hymenoscyphus fraxineus is an Ascomycete fungus that causes ash dieback, a chronic fungal disease of ash trees in Europe characterised by leaf loss and crown dieback in infected trees.
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The fungus was first scientifically described in 2006 under the name Chalara fraxinea.
Confirmed Cases in the UK
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In 2016 there were many confirmed cases reported in the UK, it has spread across the majority of England & Wales as this map from the Forestry Commission indicates.
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Ash die back is becoming prevalent in the UK. According to Woodland Trust Ash dieback will kill up to 95% of ash trees across the UK changing our landscape forever.
The significance:
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Landowners, under both the civil law and criminal law, have responsibility for the health and safety of those on or near their land.
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If a tree affected with ash dieback falls, or branches fall, due to the disease, landowners could be liable to pay damages and could even be prosecuted.
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In the UK, landowners are responsible for undertaking risk management of the dangers, but councils can issue orders to remove trees infected with ash dieback.
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Under the Highways Act 1980, landowners can also be issued with Section 154 notices to remove infected ash growing on their land and adjacent to the highway that may pose a safety risk.
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Timber becomes brittle and branches are liable to snap, furthermore the tree itself becomes unstable due to a dying root system and will be prone to wind blow.
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Landowners must consider public safety and monitor their trees, particularly in areas with high levels of public access.
How can Arbserv Help you?
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We have a team of experienced Lantra Professional Tree Inspectors who can provide you with a VTA (Visual Tree Assessment) survey to monitor your trees and identify Ash dieback.
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Our survey provides you with a professional record of trees on your land. The survey highlights any significant defects and gives you a clear instruction of work required, including felling trees with Ash dieback where required.
What's behind the Survey:
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GPS Trimble technology with specialist tree surveying software to map and record data.
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Forestry Pro Laser and DBH measuring devices
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Drone for aerial images where required
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Rope access for detailed inspection if required
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Years of practical arboricultural experience to BS3998 & BS5837
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Established knowledge and education of the mechanics, biology and characteristics of tree species and fungus types
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A team of Lantra Professional Tree Inspectors
Why us?
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Apart from our qualifications & experience in tree surveying, we can provide a full 'turnkey' solution to deal with trees that have significant defects. Our skilled team of arborists along with the right equipment & plant can carry out the most challenging tree work in a cost effective manner.
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Arbserv apply for licences or permissions required to work on trees, plus organise traffic management where required.