[CANUFNET] Emerald ash borer in Quebec

[Michael Rosen]

Please ignore this message if this information is redundant.

The recent finding of the Emerald Ash Borer took place on Ile Demers within
the community of Carignan, a suburb of Montreal on the south shore near
Chambly. Apparently it was found in a residential area as a result of the
movement of firewood or plant material, most probably firewood.

The movement of firewood is proving to be the most problematic of the
methods of distribution of this pest. No doubt, many meetings are taking
place between officials of CFIA, the Ministry and the many municipalities in
the Montreal area.

Michael Rosen, R.P.F.

President / président, Tree Canada / Arbres Canada

402 – 222 Somerset St. West / 402 – 222, rue Somerset ouest

Ottawa ON K2P 2G3 

T 1.877-666-1444; 613. 567-5545 X. 222 ;  F/Téléc (613) 567-5270  

E/C mrosen at treecanada.ca  

www.treecanada.ca / www.arbrescanada.ca 

Canadian Urban Forest Conference , 24-26 septembre 2008 /

Conférence canadienne sur la forêt urbaine, 24 – 26 septembre 2008

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On Behalf Of Harrison, Ken
Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 12:00 PM
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Subject: [CANUFNET] Emerald ash borer in Quebec

Hello,
Does anyone have any details yet on the extent of the recent find of Emerald
ash borer in the Montérégie area of Quebec reported by the Canadian Food
Inspection Agency?

The apparent jump from the vicinity of Toronto to this new area near
Montreal has raised the issue with municipal foresters in the Maritimes.
While it was previously a very distant problem, the recent find near
Montreal moves it over halfway to northern New Brunswick in a single step.

I understand that concerned New Brunswick municipal officials will be
meeting with CFIA and others shortly to discuss ways to limit human-assisted
movement (domestic movement) of this pest into new areas.

Regards,
Ken J. Harrison
Disease Identification Officer
Natural Resources Canada, Canadian Forest Service P.O. Box 4000, Fredericton
New Brunswick
CANADA   E3B 5P7

Agent d'identification des maladies
Ressources naturelles Canada, Service canadien des forêts C.P. 4000,
Fredericton (Nouveau Brunswick)
CANADA   E3B 5P7
Government of Canada / Gouvernement du Canada

506-452-3513
Fax / télécopieur : 506-452-3525
kharriso at NRCan.gc.ca