INFORMATION RELEASE

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) is working with a contractor to remove several invasive Siberian Elm trees located in Spirit Park in Electoral Area “E” (Naramata). The work is scheduled to take place on October 16, 2024. 

Spirit Park has a high occurrence of this invasive species. This removal is part of ongoing efforts to control and eliminate the Siberian Elm.

Challenges posed by the Siberian Elm tree include:

• Brittle branches, prone to breaking during storms
• Susceptibility to elm leaf beetles
• Prolific seeding with a high rate of germination
• Shading and crowding of native vegetation
• Aggressive root systems that damage hard surfaces

To learn more about the RDOS Invasive Species Program, visit rdos.bc.ca/utilities/invasive-species-program/.

For further information, please contact RDOS Communications.

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Mark Pendergraft, Chair
Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen 

Contact:

RDOS Communications
250-490-4148                               
Toll-Free 1-877-610-3737