Wolseley residents put down roots to save elms
A neighbourhood group that raised thousands of dollars to inoculate publicly owned trees against Dutch elm disease hopes others will follow their lead.
The Wolseley Residents Association has raised thousands of dollars to protect public elms from Dutch elm disease, inspiring other neighbourhoods to follow suit. The $85,000 project will treat 150 American elms over three years, with Green Drop Lawn Care completing the work on Westminster and Wolseley avenues. The neighbourhood hopes to preserve mature trees for shade, cooling homes, and connecting with nature.
The city's Dutch elm protection program focuses on monitoring and removing infected trees, while the association aims to retain existing trees for as long as possible. The next treatment dose is due in about three years, with further fundraising required to continue the efforts. The city forester praised the Wolseley project as a "great partnership," emphasizing its role in slowing the spread of the disease and preserving the canopy.
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