Further details related to tree removal in respect of development or infrastructure works are addressed in Chapter 5, and more details on ‘deadwood’ are addressed in Appendix 1.
[4.7] Pests and Disease Identifying and addressing the current—and potential—pests and diseases impacting trees is also a key part of tree management. As one example, several of the native woodland habitats within Cork are ash woodlands, and ’ash dieback,’ a disease caused by a fungal pathogen, will likely have a significant impact on in Cork City in coming years. A plan for managing the impact of ash dieback is required.
ACTION 9. Prepare a plan for dealing with impact of Ash dieback.
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