Gov't 'needs ash dieback strategy to keep road users safe says arboriculturist

Claims that thousands of unhealthy trees line Manx roads

Government needs a strategy to manage the thousands of unhealthy trees lining the Island's roads.

That's the call from an arboriculturalist who believes lack of management over ash dieback disease is putting motorists at risk.

Andrew Igoea, from tree management company Manx Roots, wants to see the Department of Infrastructure work with landowners to encourage them to remove dying trees before they fall.

He says it's about keeping road users safe: