Tree felling programme planned in Linlithgow to tackle Ash Dieback Disease
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A tree felling programme to control the spread of Ash Dieback disease is set to cause disruption to roads around West Lothian.
The disease could cost the council £1 million a year until 2027 and up to £12 million to tackle the spread in the next 17 years.
In a report to the recent Linlithgow Local Area Committee Andy Johnston, countryside manager, said: “A number of roadside sections have been identified within the Linlithgow area as having a significant number of ash trees affected by Ash Dieback Disease within the verge owned by the council.