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DoI working on strategy to deal with diseased trees

Aware of concerns raised by arboriculturalist

The Department of Infrastructure says it's working on a strategy to deal with diseased trees bordering the Island's roads. 

Minister Chris Thomas has responded to a call from an arboriculturalist urging government to deal with thousands of unhealthy trees. 

Andrew Agoea, from Manx Roots, believes lack of management over ash dieback disease is putting motorists at risk.

Mr Thomas says he understands the concerns:

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