#MembersHour – Ashes from Ashes: Reviving Ash by Natural and Artificial Selection

The session addresses ash dieback, a major threat to ash trees, detailing its destructive effects and recovery potential. Experts share insights on disease symptoms, transmission, and the role of environmental factors. Management strategies are discussed, including the importance of preserving resilient trees and the impact of the emerald ash borer. The genetic diversity of the pathogen and potential replacement species are also examined.