The elm is dead! Long live the elm! New developments for elm conservation in Scotland

Elm species across the world have been ravaged by Dutch elm disease (DED) and there seems to be general pessimism about the ecological and economic contributions of the elm, and ultimately its survival. Some optimism exists, however, about the potential for selective breeding of elm that demonstrates resistance to DED. In the spirit of thinking globally and acting locally, this paper builds upon prior proposals for a wych elm (Ulmus glabra) conservation strategy for Scotland. A new analysis of the (macro) distribution of elm across Scotland is presented and the need for more information about... Mehr ...