Dutch Elm Disease

• 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
  
• 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
  
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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
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• Tree tests positive for Dutch elm disease in Saskatoon park

  Starting Tuesday, crews will begin removing a tree infected with Dutch elm disease from Leif Erickson Park in Saskatoon.

  Canada

  Jul 12, 2021
• Hot, dry weather means fewer mosquitoes in Edmonton but more yellowjackets and ants

  The flipside to the hot and dry conditions is that other species are thriving.

  Canada

  Jul 7, 2021
• ReLeaf tree planting program kicks off as Winnipeg foresters prepare for busy summer

  A Winnipeg non-profits says it has doubled its tree planting stock this spring due to a surge in demand.

  Environment

  Apr 14, 2021
• Winnipeg working on new approach to manage, protect city’s tree canopy: ‘We need a plan’

  The city is turning to Winnipeggers for help completing a long-term, comprehensive urban forest strategy.

  Environment

  Oct 15, 2020
• Over 13 tonnes of elm firewood removed from Saskatoon properties

  City of Saskatoon officials said several instances were found where wood was moved from elsewhere with the elm bark beetle active in the wood.

  Canada

  Oct 9, 2020
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• Dutch elm disease confirmed in Saskatoon’s Montgomery Place neighbourhood

  The City of Saskatoon said an elm sample sent to the provincial lab from a tree in Montgomery Place has tested positive for Dutch elm disease.

  Canada

  Sep 15, 2020
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• Dutch elm disease has now entered the city of Lethbridge

  According to the city, elm trees make up a large portion of the local urban forest, with nearly 6,000 public trees and an estimated 5,000 private trees.

  Environment

  Aug 27, 2020