The spread of disease among ash trees in East Anglia has come as a shock to many experts, but not Buster Nolan.

Former tree surgeon Buster, 64, has dedicated the last 25 years of his life to examining the hidden decline of the country’s trees.

And he believes he has a ready made solution to nurse millions of sick trees back to health.

Buster’s ‘universal egg’ device already takes pride of place in his back garden in Hall Villas, Great Bardfield.

The egg, which contains copper and zinc, creates a whirlpool and helps re-stimulate sick or dying trees.

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