Pruning Ban

• 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, 2024
  
• 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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• 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
• Fight against Dutch elm disease by keeping trees healthy in Saskatchewan

  Saskatchewan home and property owners can start pruning their elm trees again as the annual pruning ban has ended.

  Environment

  Sep 3, 2019
• Saskatchewan’s annual elm tree pruning ban starts April 1

  It is illegal to prune elm trees in Saskatchewan from April 1 to Aug. 31 every year.

  Environment

  Mar 25, 2019
• Elm tree pruning ban in Saskatchewan starts April 1

  Saskatchewan’s annual elm tree pruning ban starts on April 1.

  Canada

  Mar 29, 2018
• Saskatchewan elm tree pruning ban starts April 1

  Starting April 1, elm tree pruning is prohibited throughout Saskatchewan to reduce the spread of Dutch elm disease.

  Environment

  Mar 28, 2017
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• Saskatchewan-wide ban on pruning elm trees ends

  The annual Saskatchewan-wide ban on pruning elm trees has ended.

  Canada

  Sep 1, 2016
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• Saskatchewan-wide elm tree pruning ban starts Friday

  Homeowners are once again asked to halt the spread of Dutch elm disease in Saskatchewan by following a pruning ban.

  Canada

  Mar 30, 2016