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Fears over spread of tree disease

by isleofman.com 21st July 2013

Potentially one-third of trees in the Island's plantations could have to be felled to try and prevent a disease spreading.

That's the stark warning from Environment, Food and Agriculture Minister Phil Gawne.

Sudden Oak Death - Phytophthora Ramorum - is currently affecting larch trees on the Island.

Mr Gawne says the fear is it won't stop there, though:
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Sunday 21st, July 2013 08:50pm.

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