Oak forests at risk from ‘killer tree fungus’

OAK forests in the south-east are at risk, a Co Waterford senator warned yesterday amid concerns of a “killer tree fungus” heading to Ireland.

Oak forests at risk from ‘killer tree fungus’
Wed, 25 Aug, 2010 - 01:00
Ciaran Murphy

Fine Gael’s Senator Paudie Coffey claimed the risk of Sudden Oak Death had fallen on “deaf ears in Government”.

He said Ireland is dangerously exposed to the disease.

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