Tree infected with Dutch Elm Disease felled in Eastbourne

Yesterday afternoon (23 January) tree surgeons removed a tree infected with Dutch Elm Disease, from outside the Eastbourne Heritage centre and opposite the popular local food and ice cream parlour “Favaloso”.

A second tree is under review at this time by East Sussex County Council, who are responsible for the management of Dutch elm disease in East Sussex.

Since its arrival in 1971 Dutch elm disease has killed millions of elm trees in the UK. In 1973 a control zone was established to limit the spread of the disease in East Sussex and the surrounding area.

According to East Sussex County Council, Sussex now contains the only population of mature English elms in the world.

To learn more about Dutch elm disease or report a sighting – Click here