Long Live the Elm
Restoration of Wych Elm through genetic analysis and testing propagation approaches content
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Restoration of Wych Elm through genetic analysis and testing propagation approaches
UKRI Treescapes Knowledge Exchange Fellowships. Wych elm (Ulmus glabra) is the only native elm species in the UK and much like the English elm millions of trees were infected by Dutch elm disease (DED) and died leaving standing skeletons across the landscape. This Fellowship is identifying survivors across the UK landscape to understand the population genetics between DED infected elm and those still surviving. Different propagation techniques are being tested to help landscape restoration of the species. A children’s book is being produced by the project to inspire a new generation of elm hunters.
Researchers: Dr Euan Bowditch.
