Ash Dieback Symptoms and Tree Surgery
Ash Dieback Symptoms - How to identify them and where to report it ?
Ash dieback has been classified as 'notifiable' by DEFRA, meaning any cases of Ash dieback must be reported.
The images above are of healthy Ash trees. Note. The seed clumps (top right) are not evidence of disease.
Ash Dieback Symptoms (see below) are visible on leaves in the form of spots and/or shrivelled and deformed leaves. On branches and twigs, look out for diamond shaped lesions which later crack and split. The crown of the tree also visibly dies back.
If you believe a tree has ash dieback
Take photographs of the leaves and any other affected areas, DO NOT CLIMB the tree, it may not be safe.
Make a note of it's location, so it can be mapped.
Using the button below submit the details and photos to us and we will give you a free online diagnosis as to whether we believe the tree has ash dieback or not.
Please note, we can only offer this free online diagnosis in the areas we cover - principally North Wales, Anglesey, Cheshire, Shropshire and the Wirral. Unfortunately we are unable to offer this free service outside of those areas. (Note: Outside of those areas you should be able to contact your local authority tree officer for advice).
If we believe the tree has ash dieback, we will be able to advise you on the best course of action. If the tree is protected by the Local Planning Authority or where the tree is deemed to be dangerous we will contact the local tree officer on your behalf. With your permission we may also make the data available to relevant agencies to help monitor the extent of ash dieback on a national basis.
Ash Dieback Tree Surgery
Tree surgery is not a regulated industry, so if a tree with ash dieback has to be taken down, it is very important to use a tree surgeon that is fully qualified (NPTC) with public and employers liability insurance.
Some insurers are now not insuring tree surgery relating to ash dieback.
Your local tree officer will be able to recommend a reputable tree surgeon in your area.
If you are in the North Wales, Anglesey, Cheshire, Shropshire or Wirral areas and require tree surgery
Contact us - AGM Tree surgery, we are specialists in ash dieback and can provide you advice and a free no obligation quote. Our team are all NPTC qualified and Fully insured for your peace of mind with £10 million specialist insurance cover with the NFU (Public and Employers liability).
For advice and a free no obligation quote ring Rob on 07887 888745
For further information see our Ash Dieback Disease page.
Ash Dieback testimonials
“Our situation posed a series of complex challenges to getting the work required done. All options were assessed and discussed, risks identified and mitigated, and a plan of action drawn up. When it came to actioning; everything went like clockwork. Every team member knew what they needed to do. Pleasant, knowledgeable, professional, efficient. I would have them back, and would certainly recommend.”
Pam Evans, August 2020
Llanrwst, North Wales
Examples of Ash Dieback work
Road side clearance Ash dieback. Holywell.
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Road side Ash die back clearance.
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A job with a lot of moving parts.
1) An Ash Tree with Ash dieback that needs to be removed.
2) Roadside location, needs to coned off with traffic management.
3) BT wires running through the lower crown of the...
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Ash die back take downs. A crane had to be used as the trees were not stable enough to climb. The job required a full team including the provision for traffic lights. The client also kept all the wood and wood chip....
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An Ash tree takedown in Mollington, Chester. Sadly a tree effected with Ash die back that had to be removed.
the client was very happy after it had been removed.
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Large Ash tree dismantle in Nannerch, North Wales. Unfortunately the tree had Ash dieback. Diseased trees such as this can become dangeorus to climb, so we had to gain access using a crane for safety.
The tree was...
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Ash die back. A Line of Ash + 1 dead Elm to be taken down along a road in Mold.
Traffic management ws organised and put in place.
All done, wood left for client. Client extremely happy jobs done, but sad to loose the...
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Another Ash die back sadly. A very tight area to work in. To add, tree had a TPO which had been lifted. The wall next to the Ash was also grade 2 listed, same as the property. Lots of paperwork. Located in Northop, North...
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Job: To dismantle and remove an Ash tree infected with Ash Dieback in Pantymwyn, North Wales.
Note. A diseased tree with Ash Dieback becomes weaker and brittle over time. This means it may become too dangerous for a...
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3 Ash trees infected with ash die back and one cherry with a decaying cavity.
The trees were dismantled using a crane to lower the cut sections of the trees to the ground where they were cut to smaller sections and...
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On a wet day in Derwen we dismantled an Ash tree with Ash Dieback.
When it was completed all the wood was left on the site for the client. The Client was over the moon.
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Dismantle Ash tree, with Ash die back
This was a very busy day and involved firstly stripping out all the brash and when finished we left the garden very clean, the lawn was immaculate with no damage to plants in the...
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