Ash dieback is a serious disease of ash trees caused by the invasive fungal pathogen Hymenoscyphus fraxineus. The disease was first detected in the Republic of Ireland in October 2012. The disease is now prevalent throughout most of the island of Ireland and can affect ash trees of any age and in any setting. The disease can be fatal, particularly among younger trees.
Teagasc in association with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is organising an event focusing on ash dieback on Tuesday 28 June near Freshford, Co Kilkenny.
This forestry event is taking place on a recently reconstituted site that has been replanted with young broadleaves. At the event, the following topics will be discussed:
- Introduction to ash dieback disease
- The Reconstitution and Underplanting Scheme (RUS)
- Access and infrastructure
- Harvest and reconstitution of an affected ash site
- Species selection and planting
- Crop protection and deer control
- Site management and maintenance
- Ongoing Teagasc research
MORNING SESSION
This forestry event will start at 10.30 am and finish at 1.00 pm on Tuesday 28 June 2022 near Freshford, Co Kilkenny. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear.
Upon registration, you will receive an email with meeting point details including an Eircode.
