National Trust to fell at least 30,000 trees hit by ash dieback
by Helena Horton from Environment | The Guardian on (#5SSY1)
Charity warns of catastrophic' increase in tree and plant disease because of climate breakdown
At least 30,000 ash trees are due to be felled by the National Trust this year at a cost of 3m due to dieback, as the charity warns of a catastrophic" increase in tree and plant disease because of climate breakdown.
Changing weather patterns are expected to cause pests and diseases that destroy trees to thrive, which could bring dramatic change to British landscapes.
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