The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is taking decisive action to limit the spread of the invasive emerald ash borer (EAB) in Ontario.
“The Government of Canada is working hard to limit the spread of the emerald ash borer,” said Minister Gerry Ritz. “We all have a responsibility to do what we can to protect Canada’s valuable forests and the Government of Canada is committed to working with provinces and municipalities to protect ash trees.”
Effective February 15, 2008 the movement of potentially infested material will be strictly controlled in the City of Toronto under a Ministerial Order. The pest is primarily spread to new areas through the movement of infested firewood, ash tree and other materials. For a map of the regulated area in Toronto, click here.
In addition, at this time both emerald ash borer (EAB) AND Asian long-horned beetle (ALHB) tree waste materials must be disposed of at:
Dufferin Transfer Station, 35 Vanley Crescent ( south of Finch Avenue off of Chesswood Drive) North York, 416.392.3161
Monday – Friday 6am-6pm
Closed to Residential Loads – 8am-4pm Tuesday to Friday Saturday and Sunday – Closed
EAB poses an environmental and economic threat in North America. As a result, Canada and the U.S. are working together to combat its spread.
The public can play an important role in limiting the spread of this invasive beetle by not removing any firewood or ash tree materials from EAB-infested areas such as those in the City of Toronto.
More information on EAB and other invasive alien species can be found at www.inspection.gc.ca or by calling 1-866-463-6017.
