Ash dieback in Kent
The fungus ash dieback (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus) has now been confirmed as infecting ash trees across Kent (especially within woodland).
Follow this advice when visiting or working in areas of Kent with confirmed records for the fungus:
- do not remove any plant material (firewood, sticks, leaves or cuttings) from infected woodland or countryside
- where possible, before leaving the infected woodland or countryside, clean soil, mud and leaves from footwear, wheels and tyres
- before visiting other countryside sites, urban green space, garden centres or nurseries thoroughly wash footwear, wheels and tyres
- follow instructions on any official signs.
For more information visit the Forest Research website.
Managing ash dieback in Kent
For information about how we're managing ash dieback in Kent, visit the Institute of Chartered Fosterer's website or read our action plan (PDF, 117.0 KB).
For the latest statistics around ash dieback in Kent, read our survey (PDF, 356.3 KB).
How you can help
If you have ash trees, you have a legal responsibility to help us manage this disease.
For advice on how to spot ash dieback and your legal responsibilities, read the Tree Council's guide for tree owners.
The Ash dieback: An Action Plan Toolkit for local authorities provides essential information about the implications of ash dieback and the steps that can be taken to manage its impact.
The Kent Tree Officers Group have created some advisory guidance on how authorities within the Kent area could deal with the disease. Read the guidance (PDF, 248.1 KB).