Tree Diseases & Pests

Dutch elm disease

In recent years, Saskatoon has confirmed several positive cases of Dutch elm disease (DED). As part of the City's aggressive DED Response Plan, infected trees are immediately removed and disposed of at the City Landfill. Surveillance and testing of symptomatic elm trees continues throughout the city. 

This year, residents are now able to dispose of elm wood at the Landfill at no cost (for loads up to 1,000kg). This initiative aims to encourage the prompt and proper disposal of elm wood, reducing the risk of disease transmission to healthy elm trees. However, this new initiative means that any elm wood that has been completely removed, previously been cut, has fallen or was intended as firewood can be disposed of for free. An elm pruning ban is still in place each year from April 1 until August 31.

For more information on DED and the City's DED Response Plan, visit Dutch Elm Disease.