TREE experts in Cheltenham are on alert for the killer fungal disease Ash dieback in the town.
Although it has already affected trees across the UK, borough council bosses said it has not been reported in the town. But they have asked residents to help keep an eye out for the problem.
Trees susceptible to infection include ones in Pittville Park, Princess Elizabeth Way, Leckhampton Hill and Benhall Woods as well as in private gardens.
Symtoms of the disease include leaves wilting or discolouring, lesions appearing on the bark and tiny fungi growing on leaf stalks. There is no risk to human or animal health from Chalara ash dieback.
Any tree thought to be infected will be reported to the Forestry Commission.
Councillor Roger Whyborn, cabinet member for sustainability, said: "We want to make sure residents are aware of the disease and the symptoms to looks for."