Living Tree Environmental Limited (Living Tree) has been contracted by The Invasive Species Council of B.C. to complete Dutch elm disease (DED) surveillance during the summer of 2026
Living Tree Environmental Limited (Living Tree) has been contracted by The Invasive Species Council of B.C. to complete Dutch elm disease
(DED) surveillance during the summer of 2026.
Living Tree personnel are scheduled to be in our community on July 30-31, 2026, to identify all DED symptomatic American trees and detect all elm firewood/branches on all public and private lands within the municipal boundaries. Collection of branch samples from DED symptomatic American elm trees will occur when possible and safe to do so.
DED is spread to American elm trees in British Columbia by several species of elm bark beetles via beetle flights, improperly sanitized pruning tools, movement of elm firewood and root grafting.
Living Tree personnel will acquire permission from landowners and/or community officials before entering private property for both elm branch collection/tree analysis and violation verification.
Your cooperation is essential for the completion of a thorough survey and the effective management of this disease!
If you have any questions, please contact Living Tree Environmental Limited at info@livingtreeenv.ca or call The City of Rossland 250-362-7396
For more information on Dutch Elm Disease visit: Educational Resources
