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Chalara Ash Dieback Update

The disease ash dieback is affecting woodland in Britain. The disease is not harmful to people or animals, but it can kill ash trees

At present the disease has been identified at Holt Country Park but at none of our other woodlands.

How to spot symptoms of ash dieback

The main symptoms are:

  • Dead branches 
  • Blackening of leaves 
  • Discoloured stems often in a diamond shape where a leaf was attached

If you see these symptoms, please: 

To help stop the disease spreading: 

  • Before visiting other places, clean mud and leaves from footwear, pushchairs, bikes, cars, dogs and horses 
  • Do not remove leaves, plants or wood from this area

For further information contact Paul Ingham on 01263 516001

  • Bacton Wood

    Bacton Woods is owned by the Forestry Commission and is part managed by North Norfolk District Council.

  • Countryside and Woodlands

    North Norfolk has a variety of country parks and woodlands.

  • School & Group Visits

    The rangers at Holt Country Park can provide an Environmental Teaching Service.

  • Family Event Full Listings

    Full listing of family events for countryside sites at Holt Country Park, Bacton wood and our local beaches.

  • Holt Country Park

    Holt Country Park is only a short walk from the historic market town of Holt on the edge of the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

  • Outdoor Leisure Activities

    NNDC runs a number of outdoor leisure activities throughout the year.

  • Pretty Corner Woods

    Pretty Corner is a woodland located on the outskirts of Sheringham.

  • Muddy Boots Volunteers

    We are always on the lookout for volunteers to help with our country parks and woodlands.

  • Sadler's Wood

    Information on Sadlers Wood

  • Trees & Landscape

    Information about the protection and management of trees and landscape.

  • Wildlife

    In the our country parks and woodlands you can see many different types of animals, insects, plants and flowers.

Contact Parks and Countryside Tel: 01263 516001
or Tel: 01263 516298

 
Performance

Green Tick The Council's Countryside Team hosted 52 events at Holt Country Park and other woodland sites during 2011/12, exceeding a target of 50.  

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