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<p>The Forestry Commission provides advice to woodland managers about how best to
manage and adapt to ash dieback, for example by planting a variety of tree species
as diversity brings resilience to pests and diseases.</p><p> </p><p>Support is available
for some landowners for the replacement of infected ash trees with alternative species
in woodland situations under the Countryside Stewardship scheme, subject to grant
conditions being met.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is not encouraging felling of large
infected ash trees as they can survive dieback for many years. They continue to provide
recreational and biodiversity benefits as well as a vital role in protecting our environment
through use in flood control measures.</p>
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