Ash trees, those tall, graceful giants that dot the British countryside, are showing signs of fighting back against a deadly disease that has threatened their existence. A new scientific study reveals that these trees are naturally evolving greater resistance to ash dieback, a devastating fungal infection that has killed millions of trees since its arrival in Britain in 2012. What are ash trees? Ash trees belong to the Fraxinus genus in the olive family. They’re easily identified by their opposite branching pattern and compound leaves with 5-11 leaflets. Growing up to 35 meters tall with a distinctive domed canopy, ash … Continue reading UK Ash Trees Evolve Resistance to Fungus That Threatened 85% of Forest Population