Dutch Elm Disease

• Saskatchewan elm tree pruning ban begins April 1

  A pruning ban on elm trees in Saskatchewan begins on April 1 and runs through to August in an attempt to prevent the spread of Dutch elm disease.

  Canada

  Mar 15
  
• City of Winnipeg gearing up for elm bark beetle control program

  Weather permitting, Winnipeg said an elm bark beetle control program will kickstart this Sunday in four Insect Management areas to slow the spread of Dutch Elm Disease.

  Environment

  Sep 15, 2023
  
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• Elm tree pruning ban ends across Saskatchewan

  Residents can report unhealthy looking elm trees by submitting an online form or calling urban forestry at 306-975-2890.

  Canada

  Sep 1, 2023
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• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Monday, July 31

  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Monday, July 31.

  Jul 31, 2023
• Dutch elm disease cases found in Saskatoon

  Dutch elm disease is caused by a fungus that clogs an elm's water and nutrient conducting system, killing the tree. Inspectors will be out checking other trees in affected areas.

  Canada

  Jul 7, 2023
• Broadway in downtown Winnipeg slated for green renewal

  In addition to roadwork, approximately 76 trees will be planted along Broadway to replace those removed from the downtown strip ahead of the 2023-24 construction season.

  Environment

  May 19, 2023
• Winnipeg’s loss of urban greenness among worst in Canada: report

  Winnipeg's loss of urban greenness is among the worst in Canada over the past two decades, according to a report from Statistics Canada. 

  Environment

  Nov 20, 2022
• Saskatchewan residents urged to prune elm trees this fall as ban ends

  The province is reminding residents of the dangers of Dutch Elm Disease (DED), as the annual ban on pruning elm trees has come to an end in Saskatchewan as of Aug. 31.

  Canada

  Sep 3, 2022
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• First Dutch elm cases of the season discovered in Regina

  There are currently five confirmed cases of Dutch elm disease in Regina, and one tree was taken down in Victoria Park Friday in an effort to contain the disease.

  Canada

  Jul 15, 2022
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• City of Regina confirms first 3 Dutch elm disease cases of 2021

  Regina has confirmed the year’s first three cases of Dutch elm disease. An additional three trees are being tested with results pending.

  Canada

  Jul 14, 2021