Continuing its efforts to limit the impacts of the emerald ash borer and to ensure user safety, the City of Montreal will soon proceed with the felling of dying or dead ash trees, as well as certain other trees deemed hazardous, in Bois-de-Liesse Nature Park.
The felling work will take place from September to December, within the wooded area boundaries. The work will be carried out from Monday to Friday, between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. (subject to change). As some trails will be closed during this operation, it is recommended to carefully check the signage in place.
In wooded areas, when a tree declines, dies, or is felled, the crowns of neighboring trees grow and fill the empty space. Alternatively, small trees (saplings) growing under the canopy can fill the space left by the dead or felled tree within a few years.
Therefore, following the felling work, the City of Montreal will proceed with various plantings to close the gaps and ensure the sustainability of the woodland.
Emerald ash borer
The emerald ash borer is a destructive insect native to Asia that destroys ash trees. It was discovered in Montreal in July 2011. Interventions to limit the impacts of this insect allow us to maintain healthy ash trees that are not infested, and to green up street edges, parks and private properties.
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