Emerald Ash Borer Closes Parks for Tree Removal in Oakville

The Emerald Ash Borer has damaged so many trees in Oakville, Ontario that six parks face temporary closures to allow tree removal operations starting in November 2012. (Updated Oct. 12, 2015): I removed references to two articles I’d written for now-defunct online science sites.

Why Close Parks or Remove Dead Trees in Oakville?

"Adult Emerald Ash Borer" by cham0138
“Adult Emerald Ash Borer” by cham0138

The step of culling diseased and dead ash trees is necessary to limit the spread of the emerald ash borer, an invasive insect from Asia.

As well, dead trees pose a greater risk of dropping branches on unsuspecting passersby. The current brush with the post-tropical storm Sandy in October 2012 is a reminder that high winds may snap limbs from trees.

The Oakville tree removal action is a wise precaution for public safety and also to combat the invasive emerald ash borer.

Which Parks will be Closed, and for How Long?

Staff anticipate that no park would remain closed for more than a fortnight. Two weeks should be adequate for the tree removal process.

Two parks are scheduled to be closed as of November 1, 2012: Winston Woods and Perkins Passage. The schedule for the others has yet to be published. Here are the Oakville parks slated to be closed temporarily.

Winston Woods Park in Oakville Ontario

"Winston Woods Park in Oakville Ontario" image by Mike DeHaan via Google Maps
“Winston Woods Park in Oakville Ontario” image by Mike DeHaan via Google Maps

Winston Woods Park is on Winston Park Road in Oakville, centrally nestled between Winston Churchill Blvd., the QEW, Hwy 403 and Dundas St. West.

Perkins Passage Park in Oakville Ontario

"Perkins Passage and Cornwall Road Park in Oakville Ontario" image by Mike DeHaan via Google Maps
“Perkins Passage and Cornwall Road Park in Oakville Ontario” image by Mike DeHaan via Google Maps

Perkins Passage Park is considered part of the Cornwall Road Park; see the next paragraph.

Cornwall Road Park

The closure of Cornwall Road Park has been announced but without the schedule. It is on Cornwall Road, north-east of Trafalgar.

Oakville Park, Morrison Valley South and Sheridan Park

Treating Sexual Disorders in Men with SCI SCI may affect the ability cialis buy on line of erection and orgasm. You can wholesale viagra from canada get back a manly feeling and will gain more confidence in getting intimate on bed with the use of sex toys, vibrators and other playful props. 3. However, erectile functions play an cloverleafbowl.com buy viagra important role to keep sexual health enjoyable for men. Quit bad habits – Quit smoking and illicit use of drugs, chronic alcoholism, inadequate sleep and stress are a few generic no prescription viagra common causes associated with the development of new knowledge and its effective use.

"Oakville Park, Morrison Valley South and Sheridan Park" image by Mike DeHaan via Google Maps
“Oakville Park, Morrison Valley South and Sheridan Park” image by Mike DeHaan via Google Maps

Oakville Park & Morrison Valley South & Sheridan Park will close at some time.

Oakville Park is off McCraney St. East, north-east of 6th Line and lies on the west border of Sheridan College. It is south of Upper Middle Road East.

Morrison Valley South Park is located among Trafalgar, Upper Middle Road East, 8th Line and well north of Iroquois Shore Road and the QEW.

Sheridan Valley Park is bordered by Grand Bend, Grosvenor, and Upper Middle Road East.

Official Announcement from Oakville Ontario

Oakville’s official announcement is at “Temporary woodland park closures start November 1, 2012“. This also has contact information regarding the fight against the emerald ash borer in Oakville.

Background on the Emerald Ash Borer

The City of Toronto has at least one official page about the emerald ash borer, which has further links to the federal Canadian Food Inspection Agency quarantine orders.

Take Preventative Measures

Perhaps the most obvious sign of an emerald ash borer infestation is seeing dried or dying leaves at the crown of your ash tree. The adults and larvae are harder to spot, even in spring or early summer. My articles, above, have more details.

If you own an ash tree and even suspect an infestation of emerald ash borers, contact an arborist in Oakville or in Toronto to learn what you should do. Tree removal and replacement is one option, particularly when the damage is as bad as found in Oakville parks.

Professional Writing by DeHaan Services

DeHaan Services writes web site or advertising copy for clients. Our skills are demonstrated in online articles in Decoded Science, and other web sites. That’s why we highlight these online articles on this blog page.

To only see our Toronto events or fitness articles, please click on the appropriate category in the “Categories” section at the bottom of the right-hand margin.

Thank you for reading about parks that will close for tree removal in Oakville Ontario due to damage by the emerald ash borer.