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Ash Dieback

Euroforest have shared a number of Ash Dieback safety guidance items.

  • A Toolbox Talk providing practical advice on the safe felling of ash trees and woodlands infected with Ash Dieback (ADB) – updated August 2024
  • An Individual Tree Risk Assessment to be used by chainsaw operators as an aid when tackling challenging trees
  • Guidance for Landowners, Agents and Forestry workers looking at Safer alternatives to reducing risk exposure in Ash management. 
  • Ash Dieback Chainsaw Operator Guidance - developed in collaboration with Simon Bowes at the FCA

All are available to download below.

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