£30K worth of yew hedge.

[Gary Prentice]

Chances are we would have got Ash die back even without imported trees, we are only 20 odd miles from france, so it probably blew in, plus there are trucks and cars coming over on the train or ferry with mud on their tyres etc.

 

You mentioned Australia, but they are very different from us, they are miles from other countries and are very tight on imports, muddy boots are not allowed, etc.

 

Totally agree about the imported trees, seems like it's been here nearer ten years now, just un-identified. I think there's just too much apathy generally on the entire issue. I've heard some recent comments from clients that make me think that the general population are clueless as to the consequences of the likes of Chalara, ALB, the phytophthoras etc.

 

Discussing the local consequences to chalara with our local TO, our local authority are looking to require near a million pounds a year for a decade as a guess-timate. The figures for the transport network, road and rail are frightening. I wonder how the country is going to finance the issues and is there any way to reduce further introductions of pathogens.

[roseyweb]

Who planted it? We had some yew hedging planted, died this year 4ks worth

[Rupe]

Bloke planted it, another one drove the digger thing.

[Pat Ferrett]

Bloke planted it, another one drove the digger thing.

 

Dont be like that Rupie, I thought you did a grand job