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i <br /> ptember 8, l 998 <br /> ONTACT: Johnny Medlin, Support Services Manager, 682-4800 <br /> Kevin Foerstler, Tree Crew Supervisor, 682-4822 <br /> rom Public Information Section, 682-5523 <br /> OR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> SECOND TREE ON AGATE STREET FOUND TO HAVE DUTCH ELM DISEASE <br /> A second street tree in east Eugene has tested positive for Dutch elm disease and is <br /> heduled to be removed Wednesday, September 9, between 8:30 and 10 a.m. The tree, on Agate <br /> treet near 17"' Avenue, is next to where a diseased elm was removed by Eugene Public Works in <br /> t#~ugust. <br /> Following the removal of the first infected elm, Public Works staff took samples from 16 <br /> nearby elm trees and sent them to the Oregon Department of Agriculture for testing. All of those <br /> trees except the one being removed on Wednesday came back with negative results for Dutch elm <br /> disease. The City is still awaiting results from six additional samples sent in after the 16 trees were <br /> sted. <br /> Dutch elm disease only affects elm trees, particularly American elms. The disease is highly <br /> contagious, and the Oregon Department of Agriculture strongly recommends immediate removal of <br /> ~nfeeted trees to reduce the potential for spreading the disease to other trees. <br /> The Eugene Public Works Department will remove and replace any street elms found to be <br /> ~nfected with Dutch elm disease. Public Works also will inspect and remove diseased elms on <br /> private property at no cost to property owners. Residents with American elms suspected of being <br /> diseased should call Public Works Maintenance at 682-4800 to arrange for a free inspection. <br /> <br /> Public Warks • Administration • City of Eugene • 858 Pearl • Eugene, OR 97401-2727 • Phone: (541) 682-5262 • EAX (541) 682-6826 <br /> <br />