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i <br /> <br /> f i <br /> i ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ I <br /> 1~ <br /> June 27, 2001 <br /> CONTACT Mark Snyder, Urban Forester, 682-4800 <br /> From Public Information Section, 682-2739 <br /> FOR IMM DIATE RELEASE <br /> DU CH ELM DISEASE DISCOVERED IN TREE ON AGATE STREET <br /> An ~ merican elm tree in east Eugene has tested positive for Dutch elm disease and is <br /> scheduled to e removed Monday, July 2. The street tree, on Agate near 17th Avenue, is in the same <br /> proximity as, other diseased elms that were removed by Eugene Public Works two summers ago. <br /> PublLC Works staff took samples from this elm and the tree immediately south of it . The <br /> second elm Shows disease symptoms, but the sample has not yet been confirmed positive for the <br /> fungus. Urban forestry technicians are also sampling seven other previously symptomatic elms <br /> between 17`nl and 18th in order to determine the best strategy for slowin the s read of the disease. <br /> g P <br /> Recommended actions include prophylactic fungicide injection, sanitation pruning and trenching <br /> between tree to prevent root graft transmission. <br /> Urba.~ Forestry staff will continue to monitor all the elms on Agate between 15th and 18th <br /> street and welcomes assistance from the public in identifying infected trees. The disease causes <br /> sudden yello ing and wilting of leaves. <br /> Dutch elm disease only affects elm trees, particularly American elms. The disease is highly <br /> contagious, afnd the Oregon Department of Agriculture strongly recommends immediate removal of <br /> infected treed to reduce the potential for spreading the disease to other trees. <br /> (more) <br /> public Works • Administration • City of Eugene • 858 Pearl Street • Eugene, OR 97401 <br /> Phone: (541) 682-5262 • FAX: (541) 682-6826 • www.ci.eugene.or.us <br /> <br />