Ashes to ashes: Spotting the signs of infectious tree fungus | Kew
Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) is our third most common tree, and plays a vital part of the ecosystems in our woodlands and hedgerows.
However, it's threatened by the ash dieback fungus (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus), a highly infectious, devastating disease.
Join Arboretum Manager Russell as we explore how Wakehurst, Kew’s wild botanic garden, is dealing with this threat, how we’re making the best of dying ash trees, and what we’re doing to secure a healthier future for the species.
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Meet Arboretum Manager Russell
0:28 What is ash dieback?
0:45 A fallen tree
1:45 Spotting the signs of ash dieback
4:05 Other species that rely on ash
5:28 How ash dieback is changing the landscape of our woodlands
6:49 Hope for ash