Sweet chestnut blight

Sweet chestnut blight outbreak prompts swift action

Sweet chestnut blight has been confirmed in Devon, the Forestry Commission has said today (Thursday 26 March).

In response to the outbreak, the Forestry Commission has introduced restrictions on the movement of susceptible material in parts of South Devon from Thursday 2 April. These measures are designed to contain the disease and reduce the risk of further spread.

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