The annual removal of Dutch Elm Disease (DED) infected trees in the City of Dauphin is underway.
In Dauphin, 191 trees on public and private properties were tagged for removal during this process, which will continue into February. There is no cure for Dutch Elm Disease and the trees must be removed under the Forest Health Protection Act.
Private property owners with affected trees have or will receive notices and service release forms from the contractor and every effort will be made to minimize disturbance to properties.
Trees will be cut flush to the ground and de-barked, however, the stumps will not be moved. You can get more information on the program here.
