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    Disease threatens Island's plantations

    The face of the Island’s countryside will change forever due to a tree disease spreading through the plantations.

    That's according the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) - which says an outbreak of Phytophtora Ramorum means thousands of larch trees are being killed off.

    In an effort to combat the issue, DEFA has employed a UK contractor to help fell affected areas at cost of £2 million.

    Minister Phil Gawne says it could be devastating if action isn’t taken:

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