Elms in Cornwall
Last updated: 07/09/2012
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Since the mid 1970's Cornwall, like the rest of England, has
seen a dramatic and catastrophic change in it's landscape due to
elm disease. Lost are the rows of tall hedgerow trees which
protected crops, buildings and stock from the ravages of the
Cornish weather. Gone is the local material for the Cornish Gigs.
Or is it? This site aims to describe the importance of elms and
their distribution in Cornwall, explain the nature of elm disease,
and give some hope for elms in Cornwall for the future. It will
also attempt to answer some of the frequently asked questions about
elms and elm disease.