whats the crack with the ash disease ??

[jimbob100]

is there a cure for this disease or is elimination of ash tree's the only way ??

[kentjames]

New genetics project could help save the ash tree

 

see that link above for details of the genetics program which is targeting the disease, so far no cure just kill.

 

A full thread on the disease can be found on here by click below

 

http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/tree-health-care/49969-chalara-fraxinea-generic-thread.html

 

All suspected cases still need to be reported before removal can take place - see this link:

 

Forestry Commission - Pests and diseases - Ash dieback (Chalara fraxinea)

[HCR]

Susceptibility varies from tree to tree. Some are moderately resistant, some show almost total resistance. As a prolific seeder, the resistance gene(s) will be passed on relatively quickly - bear in mind that this could easily mean 50 or 100 years to achieve large scale fully functioning populations but it's still relatively quick in evolutionary terms.

 

The gene mapping project aims to identify markers associated with resistance, which means that evolution can be given a boost by seeking out the trees with the markers and breeding from them.

[Gnarlyoak]

is there a cure for this disease or is elimination of ash tree's the only way ??

 

No, no cure.

 

Resistant trees will evolve in time.

 

The most important thing to remember is to not "kill" ash trees just because they are ash trees. Be sure they actually have the disease first.