Deadly tree disease found at Loch Lomond

[v-ness]

Just seen this on the BBC News site

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-11879891

Cheers
Ness

 

[Shewie]

That's a real shame, I hope they manage to contain it as there's some lovely pines and yews on the loch

 

[bikething]

Just seen this on the BBC News site

Deadly P lateralis tree disease found at Loch Lomond

Cheers
Ness

Linky no worky - is this the story ?

 

[v-ness]

Yes it is bikething
Ness

 

[bikething]

Spores that spread the disease can be transmitted in contaminated soil, as well as on pruning equipment and other tools.

Mainly found in Canada/USA ... then turns up at Loch Lomond..

I wonder if someone accidentally brought it back after a bushy holiday?

I have to admit that I'd never thought of 'disinfecting' my kit after an overseas trip before... something to consider for future trips perhaps?

 

[v-ness]

Maybe not just for overseas trips. But after the ususal bushy weekend too, especially after a Loch Lomond one. Theres quite a few of us that love camping there

Something worth thinking about...

Cheers
Ness

 

[Barn Owl]

Is it just affecting the non native species?

 

[ganstey]

Maybe not just for overseas trips. But after the ususal bushy weekend too, especially after a Loch Lomond one. Theres quite a few of us that love camping there

Something worth thinking about...

Cheers
Ness

Footwear and car tyres should be thoroughly cleaned after a trip into any woodland. There is a theory that Phytophthora ramorum is being spread by innocent tourists and visitors spreading the spores as it seems to be spreading quickest into popular areas. Proper disinfection requires soaking in specialist chemicals, but a thorough wash will help.

G

 

[Shambling Shaman]

Thanks for that, good spot

 

[v-ness]

I'm not sure Tam

Think it mainly attacks Lawsons Cypress, but the article doesnt rule out other species dying from it.

Ness

 

[Barn Owl]

I'm not sure Tam

Think it mainly attacks Lawsons Cypress, but the article doesnt rule out other species dying from it.

Ness

Let's hope it can contain itself,there must be lot's of arboreal disease about, much like our colds and flu's.

 

[Nagual]

Hmm, I wonder if this is the same one thats affecting a plot of Nothofagus in Kilmun arboretum... Nasty one, can spread via waterways etc.

 

[treelore]

it also attacks larches too..... i think it is also in the SE and parts of wales, i`ve just completed a job clear felling a wood of larch. which is a gret shame

 

[bojit]

Hey it dosn't make them explode does it ?

If it does i ain't getting a hammock


Craig............

 

[Ogri the trog]

There are reports of Phytophthora ramorum at a Kite feeding site that I've held events at. There are signs around requesting visitors to wash footwear etc, but I recon until they supply the means to do it on site, they are fighting a loosing battle. The area was heavy with dissinfecting mats during the Foot & Mouth crisis, so the knowledge of how to do it is within the the community, just not feasible at this time - maybe when widespread areas are clear felled someone might have the idea - yes I have suggested it.

Ogri the trog

 

[tomongoose]

A fair bit of info here

http://www.7stanes.gov.uk/website/forestry.nsf/byunique/infd-8bplhd