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<p>A series of research projects, jointly funded by Defra, has looked into the ecological
impacts of ash dieback and investigated possible woodland management options which
might ameliorate the problems caused by ash dieback. The results from this work have
been published<sup><sup>[1]</sup></sup>. The research found that there are tree species
that share ecological traits or support some of the species associated with ash trees.
However, there is no single tree species that would be able to fill the niche provided
by ash in terms of both its ecosystem characteristics and biodiversity contribution.</p><p>
</p><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>[1] <a href="http://publications.naturalengland.org.uk/publication/5273931279761408"
target="_blank">http://publications.naturalengland.org.uk/publication/5273931279761408</a></p>
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