Ash tree imports banned from today after cases found in the Midlands
Imported ash trees will be banned from today following outbreaks of a tree disease in Leicestershire and parts of Lincolnshire.
In August, 500 infected trees in Leicestershire had to be removed. It's feared native varieties could be wiped out.
Peak District urges public to be aware of ash dieback
People in the Peak District are being asked to notify park authories if they have planted any ash trees in the past six years.
Worries as ash tree disease found across Midlands
More worrying developments for the future of the ash trees so many people love.