The Statutory Plant Health Notice indicates that we are required to remove larch trees in the infected areas. Wyming Brook nature reserve does have a variety of tree species - including birch, oak, rowan, beech, scots pine, black pine, alder and willow - which are unaffected and will remain untouched. Over time the woodland will naturally regenerate with the readily seeding native tree species such as oak, birch and rowan, which will provide the benefit of a more resilient woodland. Additionally, opening up the canopy will allow more light to reach the forest floor which in turn will encourage ground flora and more of a scrub layer to develop. Together, these elements should createvaluable wildlife habitat.