Chalara dieback
Chalara dieback is a disease that is affecting Ash trees across
Europe and now parts of Eastern England, with the nearest case
being located in Horncastle, Lincolnshire. Originating in Denmark,
Chalara dieback is thought to have been spread by either air-born
spores or cross contamination with imported trees from Europe. The
Council’s advice to the public is to be aware that this is now
affecting Ash trees within the region and any suspected cases
should be reported directly to the Forestry Commission.
For further information and advice on Chalara dieback, please
see the Forestry Commission’s
webpage.
Leaf Miner Disorder affecting Horse Chestnut Trees
Update on the current status of the
Leaf Miner across
the UK.
Severe Weather and Protected Trees
At certain times of the year,
the weather can cause serious damage to trees in the form of wind,
snow and frost damage. In some cases, the damage can pose a
significant health and safety threat to the general public,
livestock or property. When this occurs, the Council does not
expect the customer to formally apply for permission to make the
tree(s) safe, but it does expect that anyone who finds it necessary
to undertake works to protected trees can demonstrate why these
works needed to be undertaken outside the planning process.
The customer should make the tree(s) safe even
if it requires full removal. However, the Council requires the
person who undertook the works to complete a Protected Tree Works
Exemption Notice.
For emergency works undertaken to protected
trees without formal permission, please complete and return a
Protected Trees Works
Exemption Notice.
Last Updated - 12/11/2012