The City of Grande Prairie is reminding the community that you may see city crews in your neighborhood working on elm trees throughout the winter.
The annual tree pruning program, which kicked off October 1st, concentrates on protecting elm trees around the city. These specific trees are vulnerable to Dutch Elm disease, where an elm tree can have their water-conducting system blocked by elm bark beetles and eventually die as a result.
The pruning happens during a provincially regulated fall and winter period as the odds of finding elm bark beetles is less-likely, helping reduce the risk of disease.
If you are concerned about a tree in your community, you can submit a report to the city’s website.
