EPPO Global Database

Hymenoscyphus fraxineus(CHAAFR)

Distribution details in Norway

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2012: Present, restricted distribution
First recorded in: 2006
From CABI Disease map 1060 (2013): Present, restricted distribution
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2008/181) : although symptoms had been observed in 2007, C. fraxinea was identified in May 2008 for the first time in Norway. Ash dieback is widely distributed in the southern and south-eastern parts. Under official control.
References
* Bengtsson, S. B. K.; Vasaitis, R.; Kirisits, T.; Solheim, H.; Stenlid, J. (2012) Fungal Ecology 5 (2), 147-153.

* Hietala, A. M.; Timmermann, V.; Borja, I.; Solheim, H. (2013) Fungal Ecology 6 (4), 302-308

* INTERNET (last accessed 2008-09)
Norwegian Institute of Forestry and landscape. Ash dieback. http://www.skogoglandskap.no/nyheter/2008/askens_endelikt (in Norwegian).
Mattilsynet. Regulations of 8 September 2008 concerning measures against Chalara fraxinea. http://www.mattilsynet.no/english/plant_health/regulations_of_8_september_2008_concerning_measures_against_chalara_fraxinea_63077

* Timmermann V, Borja I, Hietala AM, Kirisits T, Soldheim S (2011) Ash dieback: pathogen spread and diurnal patterns of ascospore dispersal, with special emphasis on Norway. Bulletin OEPP/EPPO Bulletin 41(1), 14-20.

* Talgo V, Sletten A, Brurberg MB, Solheim H, Stensvand A (2009) Chalara fraxinea isolated from diseased ash in Norway. Plant Disease 93(5), p 548.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Russia Central Russia Present, restricted distribution view...
Russia Far East Present, no details view...
Russia Present, restricted distribution view...
Russia Southern Russia Present, no details view...
Sweden Present, widespread view...