Addressing tree disease within plantations on ancient woodland sites
How does the presence of tree disease affect ancient woodland restoration? This case study considers challenging restoration work at Wentwood – one of the largest remaining blocks of ancient woodland in Wales.
During restoration, plantations of larch were found to have the disease Phytophthora ramorum. What measures were taken to re-establish the canopy and help create a more robust landscape?Download PDF (512 KB)