Woodlands Are Under Threat From Disease

The video discusses the threat of ash dieback, a fungal disease affecting ash trees in the UK. It highlights efforts by Kew Gardens to protect these trees and compares the situation to past tree diseases like the elm disease. The government advises the public to take precautions, but the disease is spreading rapidly, especially in East Anglia and Kent. Other tree species, such as oak and Scott Pine, may also be at risk. The economic impact on the horticultural industry is significant, with calls for government compensation. The video concludes with a somber outlook for the future of UK woodlands.

What is the main concern regarding ash trees at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew?

• They are being cut down for construction.

• They are infected with a new type of pest.

• They are at risk of dieback disease.

• They are not growing as expected.

Which regions in the UK are most affected by the dieback disease?

• London and Manchester

• East Anglia and Kent

• Bristol and Birmingham

• Glasgow and Edinburgh

What other native species are predicted to be at risk from diseases similar to dieback?

• Oak and Scots Pine

• Beech and Cedar

• Birch and Maple

• Willow and Poplar

What is one of the proposed solutions to prevent the spread of plant diseases in the UK?

• Reduce the number of nurseries

• Implement plant quarantine measures

• Ban all plant imports

• Increase the import of foreign plants

What is the economic impact of the dieback disease on the horticultural industry?

• It has increased the demand for ash trees.

• It has had no noticeable impact.

• It has caused significant financial losses.

• It has led to a boom in plant sales.