In addition to the researchers behind the project, there are of course a large number of people who have contributed to the success of ‘Save the Ash.’ First and foremost, we should mention everyone who has reached out with tips! Below is a selection of people whose property or land was visited by us in 2020. Thank you to all of you!
Professor of Silviculture,
Associate Professor
Researcher
Researcher
Researcher
Researcher
Lab manager
Field and Lab Technician
Master student.
Bachelor student
When Lars-Göran’s own research concluded that 2-5% of the studied populations had an inherited resistance to the disease, a plan was made to expand the genetic base for breeding trials. The idea was to ask the public for tips on ash trees that appeared healthy despite clear signs of surrounding ash dieback.
The researchers wrote the first article on the subject in 2014, titled *”Save the Ash! How You Can Help Combat Ash Dieback.”* It was sent to several nature and forestry magazines, and the response from the public was significant.
The goal of the project was, and still is, to save the ash tree from extinction and to secure a resistant population for Sweden’s future. Today, Michelle Cleary continues this work, together with Skogforsk colleague Mateusz Liziniewicz and new doctoral student Beatrice Tolio (starting in September).
