The annual ban on pruning elm trees comes into effect in Saskatchewan on April 1.
That ban will remain in effect until Aug. 31. The government says this is to stop the spread of Dutch elm disease.
As the weather gets warmer, the beetles that carry the disease become more active, the release states. And making cuts in a tree can attract the tiny menaces, making infection more likely. Pruning before or after the ban actually helps to reduce beetle populations, as they breed in dead or dying elm, the release notes.
According to the release, you can remove an elm tree during the ban, “but it’s important to dispose of all“To confirm the designated disposal site in your area, contact your local municipality,” the release reads. In addition to the announcement of the ban on pruning, the release reminds residents it is also illegal to “use, transport, store or sellThose with questions can call their local municipality or the Ministry of Environment Inquiry Centre at 1-800-567-4224. More information is also available by visiting
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