Ash Dieback could cost Scotland’s local authorities millions of pounds to tackle in the coming years - with West Lothian looking at a long term cost north of £12 million.
Work started in March to remove diseased trees on roadsides and in public areas across the county, a recent meeting of the Environment Policy Development and Scrutiny Panel (PDSP) heard.
The council carried out initial surveys last year. The council has already committed £265,000 to the initial survey phase, and a further £500,000 in this financial year as felling operations get under way.
