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Elm Tree Pruning Ban Now in Effect

The Town of Kindersley wishes to remind residents that the elm tree pruning ban has now started.

Dutch Elm Disease (DED) is a deadly fungus that can kill an elm in as little as three weeks by clogging its water-conducting vessels. Once a tree is infected by DED, it needs to be removed and disposed of properly by either burying it or burning it.

The Town of Kindersley is dedicated to keeping DED out of our community. Every year the Saskatchewan Dutch Elm Disease Association (SDEDA) implements a pruning ban from April 1 to August 31. The Town of Kindersley will strongly enforce no pruning or removing of elms during this period.

“Elm Tree” means any tree or part of a tree, living or dead, of the Ulmus Genus and its
cultivars, including the American, Siberian, and Japanese elm trees, and includes any elm tree in the form of fuel wood, nursery stock, lumber, wood chips, logs, branches, or bark.

Pruning Without Authorization: This is punishable under Saskatchewan Dutch Elm Disease Regulations and will be strictly enforced. Fine: $1500.00

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