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    Public asked to help root out tree disease

    The government's asking people to keep their eyes peeled for a tree disease that's been discovered on the Island recently.

    Chalara ash dieback disease has been found in the south of the Island and the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture is asking people to report any cases they spot.

    The worry is that the infection could spread among the one in five hedgerow trees which are ash.

    Jason Bolt from DEFA explains what people should watch out for:

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