Forestry Services
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July 13, 2010 |
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Did you know that the City of Ottawa owns and maintains over 200,000 street trees? Forestry Services is responsible for all trees on City-owned property including those along our city streets, in parks, ravines, woodlots, and our community forests.
Our mandate is to increase, enhance and preserve forest cover in the City of Ottawa. This is accomplished through tree planting, maintenance, and community forest management programs. Forestry Services also develops and manages tree preservation/protection policies and programs and provides reliable information to the public about our City’s trees. Trees can shade buildings, cool the air and decrease the CO2 emissions that contribute to Climate Change.
Pest Alert: Emerald Ash Borer in Ottawa
Photo courtesy of Ed Czerwinski, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of emerald ash borer (EAB) in Ottawa within the St. Laurent Boulevard and Highway 417 area.
Emerald ash borer is a serious insect pest that attacks and kills all species of ash trees. EAB is native to China and eastern Asia and was found in North America in 2002 in Detroit and Windsor. Since that time, it has been found throughout many areas of southwestern Ontario and more recently in the Toronto area and near Montreal.
Emerald ash borer does not spread quickly on its own. It is most commonly spread through the movement of infested wood and trees – such as firewood. The CFIA is the lead agency for invasive insect pests in Canada and is working with the City of Ottawa and regional partners to determine the extent of the current infestation and to limit its spread in eastern Ontario.
Inspectors are examining trees starting from the known infested area and will expand the investigation as required to determine the extent of the problem. This survey effort will take time and updates will be provided to the public as information becomes available.
Visit our EAB site for more information on Emerald Ash Borer
