A number of trees are set to be removed from a popular part of the Lake District in West Cumbria.

The larch trees situated in Ennerdale valley will be cut down due to a number of them contracting a disease called 'Phytophthora Ramorum.'

The disease was identified in larch trees covering 60 hectares of land so environmental authorities have made the difficult decision to remove them.

A spokesperson from the Forestry Commission, said: "During Summer and Autumn 2021 Phytophthora Ramorum was identified across 60 hectares of larch forest at the west end of the Ennerdale valley. To help control the spread of the disease and reduce the risk of a variant jumping into another tree species Forestry England is required to fell or kill standing the infected trees.

"A document and associated maps are provided with the aim of engaging people and organisations interested in Ennerdale to make them aware of the action Forestry England intends to carry out in response to this outbreak."

People are asked to share their thoughts on the matter and it is hoped people will be made aware of what is happening.

To find out more information or to have your say on the matter please visit the following link on: https://consult.forestryengland.uk/forest-districts/ennerdale-phytophthora-ramorum/.