Trees, Tree Care & Tree Planter

Tree Planter Equipment

The RM of Edenwold has a tree planter that is available for ratepayers of the RM to use. The tree planter requires a $75 deposit and costs $25-a-day to rent. If the tree planter is damaged, the cost of repairs (beyond $75) will be invoiced to the user.

The tree planter is stored at the RM's Rural Shop at Range Rd 2175, SW 8-18-17-W2 and can be pulled using a 2-inch ball hitch (hydraulic hookup with a pin hitch for tractors). If you are interested in renting the tree planter, please complete the Tree Planter Rental Agreement and drop it off at the RM Office at 100 Hutchence Road, Emerald Park SK, S4L 1C6 or email it to info@edenwold-sk.ca

Shelterbelt Programs

Shelterbelts have been planted in Saskatchewan since 1901. They protect farms, reduce soil erosion, provide wildlife habitats, improve biodiversity and water quality, store carbon, and help mitigate climate change.

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Rhizosphaera Needlecast

Rhizosphaera Needlecast is a fungal disease primarily affecting Colorado spruce, but it can also infect other spruce species. The disease starts in the lower part of the tree, causing needles to turn yellow, then purplish-brown, and eventually fall off. Spores spread during wet spring weather, leading to further infection. To manage the disease, avoid pruning during wet conditions, sterilize tools, remove infected branches, and promote good air circulation. Chemical treatments can also help control the fungus.

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Black Knot Fungus

Black knot fungus affects plum and cherry trees, causing hard, black growths known as galls on branches. These growths can lead to wilting and reduced fruit production. The fungus spreads through spores in wet spring weather. To manage it, prune and burn infected branches and use chemical treatments. For best management results, prune in late winter/early spring (below 0ºC), before the fungal spores are released in the spring. Infected branches can be disposed of at the City of Regina landfill.
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White Pine Weevil

The white pine weevil is a pest that targets pine and spruce trees and has been damaging trees within the RM of Edenwold since 2019. Signs of infestation include resin droplets, wilting shoots, and dead terminals. The weevil damages the tree's top, reducing its growth. To manage them, monitor your trees and use mechanical or chemical controls.

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