Jumpers and St Catherine's Hill Community Information



Chalara Ash Dieback

There has been a confirmed case of Chalara Ash Dieback in Dorset.

What To Look For

  • Diseased saplings typically display dead tops and side shoots.

  • Lesions often found at base of dead side shoots.

  • Lesions on branch or stem can cause wilting of foliage above.

  • Disease affects mature trees by killing off new growth.

For further information follow these links

www.forestry.gov.uk/chalara

www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-23774805