The Forestry Commission has released new guidance in an attempt to contain the deadly ash dieback currently threatening Britain’s forests.
The first cases of the disease were found in February, when samplings imported from Europe were found to be contaminated with the fungus. This was followed by infection in established woods in the south-east, and it has now spread further across Britain.
Martin Key, policy officer at the Sport and Recreation Alliance said:
“The Sport and Recreation Alliance has been reassured that the outbreak of chalara ash dieback will not affect public access to forests and woodlands. The fungus is not dangerous to humans or animals and the chance of the visitors spreading the disease is very small.
“But the disease can still kill trees so we ask all of our members who carry out their sport or activity in woodlands affected by the disease to help prevent its spread, by following some simple precautions when in infected or suspected woodland.”
Precautions
For more detailed guidance, visit the Forestry Commission’s website.
To find out more about chalara ash dieback in relation to outdoor pursuits, contact Martin Key.
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