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The Sheriff
Seems the most apt place for this ?

A Staffordshire beauty spot has come under attack from a highly-virulent plant disease.

An outbreak of Phytophthora ramorum, also known as sudden oak death, has been identified in the Brocton Coppice area of Cannock Chase.
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The council wants dog owners to keep their pets leashed
Part of the area has been closed to the public to contain the disease, which can be spread on footwear and by dogs.

Staffordshire County Council has asked for dogs to be kept on leads until all the "infected material" is destroyed.

'Fungus-like organism'

Walkers have also been asked to stay on footpaths.

Steve Potter, from the council, said: "The way the disease seems to progress is that the spores of this fungus-like organism enter into the bark and you get these dark patches which are the first sign of infection.

"That then spreads through the shoots and eventually, if it's unchecked, the whole of the bush will actually die back."

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Last years toms seem to fade into insignificance .
jiffa
will this be airbourne and will it effect canna plants ?
T1
QUOTE (The Sheriff @ Jan 9 2009, 03:07 PM) *
The council wants dog owners to keep their pets leashed
Part of the area has been closed to the public to contain the disease, which can be spread on footwear and by dogs.
Walkers have also been asked to stay on footpaths.



Hope someones told the local wildlife as well!!
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