Emerald Ash Borer

• Don’t move firewood: Plea to campers after invasive insect confirmed in B.C.

  The Invasive Species Council of BC says moving firewood from one region to another could result in the spread of the Asian-based emerald ash borer.

  Canada

  Jun 28
  
• Ash tree-killing beetle surfaces in B.C. for first time, detected in Vancouver

  It is the first detection of the emerald ash borer or its larvae in British Columbia, and is outside of currently regulated areas for the insect.

  Environment

  May 2
  
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• 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
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• 3,000 trees available to Hamilton residents through free city program

  Drive-thru pickup will happen over four days, between June 4 and 14, at either Bayfront Park or the city's forestry yard on Upper Ottawa Street.

  Environment

  May 5, 2022
• 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
• Ash tree-killing beetle detected in Fredericton

  According to Natural Resources Canada, up to to 99 per cent of all ash trees are killed within 10 years once the beetle arrives in an area.

  Canada

  Feb 25, 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
• Tree Winnipeg’s ReLeaf program launches fall effort to get tree seedlings planted in city

  “We’re hoping that having affordable and accessible trees will increase the amount that people are replanting and replenishing the canopy.”

  Environment

  Aug 30, 2020
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• Save your ash, don’t move firewood in Manitoba: Nature Conservancy of Canada

  For the last few years, crews in Winnipeg have been waging a war against the Emerald Ash Borer, an invasive species of beetle that officials have said has the power to wipe out the city's entire ash tree population.

  Environment

  Jul 31, 2020
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• Forestry crews ‘on alert’ for mountain pine beetle in Saskatchewan

  “As we know from the COVID situation, epidemiology knows no jurisdictional boundaries," entomologist says.

  Environment

  Jul 14, 2020