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A 2013 survey conducted by the Ministry of Environment and participating communities shows that Dutch elm disease _ an elm tree-killing fungus _ remains established in southeastern Saskatchewan but has not spread to any new areas in the province. Though the number of diseased trees is up from 2012, the increase is attributable to more communities surveying for Dutch elm disease. Communities are responsible for their own surveys and for submitting samples to the Provincial Crop Protection Laboratory. A positive test result for Dutch elm disease means the infected tree should be removed and either buried or burned. Municipalities can designate their own disposal methods and locations. _ Government of Saskatchewan
