Brighton trees to be jabbed against elm disease
It's the fourth year of the city's vaccination programme
An annual vaccination program protecting Brighton's elm trees is set to begin soon.
Around 1500 trees will be injected over a two week period with the scheme now reaching it's fourth year.
The jab includes an organic, non-toxic control agent containing a type of fungus that induces a defensive response to elm disease, which is spread by the elm bark beetle.
Councillor Alan Robins, Cabinet member for sport, recreation and libraries, said:
“We have some of the rarest elm trees in the world here in Brighton & Hove, thanks to the success of our ongoing programme of elm tree monitoring, management of infected trees and the inoculation programme.
“The survival of the city’s elm collection is a result of many years’ collaboration between the council, local and national specialists, colleges and universities, and resident volunteers.
“We are lucky to have access to wonderful trees in our streets and parks, and some very rare elms.
"We also have an active tree-planting scheme, which means the health and wellbeing benefits of being close to trees, wherever you live in the city, can continue for the next generation.”