Hazardous trees
On private property, hazardous trees are the responsibility of the landowner.
If you are concerned about a hazardous tree in a subdivision municipal reserve, please contact Agricultural Services.
If you are concerned about a hazardous tree in a county ditch, please contact Public Works.
If you are concerned about a hazardous tree falling on a powerline, please contact Fortis Alberta or call 310-WIRE.
If you are concerned about a hazardous tree on a designated Parkland County trail or park, please contact Parks, Recreation, and Culture.
What's wrong with my tree?
Black knot |
Black knot is a disease that affects trees of the Prunus species including Mayday, choke-cherries and cherries. |
Browning of evergreens |
Have you noticed your evergreens are turning brown? There can be many different causes, so check out Browning of Evergreens for some tips. |
Dutch elm disease |
To help keep Alberta dutch elm disease free, please remember that there is a provincial elm pruning ban from April 1st to September 30th every year.
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Insect damage |
Check out our page on bugs to determine if the damage you see on your trees could be from insects. |
Mountain pine beetle |
The mountain pine beetle (MPB) is a small, black beetle about the size of a grain of rice that attacks all varieties of pine trees. For several years, the MPB has been expanding east into Alberta from British Columbia, with sightings in nearby counties in recent years. Early detection and control are vital to managing the MPB and preventing further spread. How can I tell if my trees have been attacked?The first signs of attack are creamy globs that look like crystallised honey, called "pitch tubes", and sawdust around the base of the tree and/or in bark crevices.Learn more about identifying the MPB and attacked pine trees. When do beetles attack and how long do they stay in trees?Adult beetles fly in search of new trees in July and August. Once a beetle has found a suitable tree, it will stay there for the rest of its life laying eggs that will emerge in the following year.If my tree is attacked, will it die?Trees successfully attacked by the MPB typically die within one year. Trees that repel the attack may become stressed and more susceptible to future attacks and should be monitored.What can I do?While there is no certain prevention against MPB attack, here are some actions you can take to protect your property and prevent further spread:
For more information on the MPB, visit Mountain Pine Beetle in Alberta Publications. To learn about the history of the MPB migration into Alberta, visit March of the Mountain Pine Beetle. |
Transplanting trees
Tree permits to remove small trees from ditches are available from Public Works.
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