by Steve Tanham
A poignant reminded of the effect of the deadly ‘Ash Dieback’ fungus that is devastating the Ash tree population.
This lovely tree, possibly a hundred years old, lies in sliced sections at the side of the road to Helm. The effects of the Dieback can be seen in the left side of the photo.
We’ve lost three so far in our garden. Our favourite tree may be next…
©Stephen Tanham 2022
Stephen Tanham is a Director of the Silent Eye, a journey through the forest of personality to the dawn of Being.
http://www.thesilenteye.co.uk and http://www.suningemini.blog
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Very interesting and also shoking! Many thanks:)
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Thanks, Martina. Yes, it’s very sad and there’s nothing we can do about it. Some trees are resistant; their genes will go on to create a new population of Ash trees, but sadly not in my lifetime…
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🙂
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This is terribly sad, Steve
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It is, Robbie… there’s nothing we can do about it, sadly 🥲
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Sad Steve. We love trees and I hope your favourite survives.
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Thank you, Di. Fingers crossed!
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and here……………
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Thank you ❤️
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That is so sad…I hope your favourite tree survives …
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It’s a sad thing when trees die. My grandfather was a tree-planter, and he often remarked that he didn’t plant them for himself, but for my great-grandchildren.
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It’s a lovely sentiment, Diana. Thank you
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