The CFIA Takes Regulatory Action To Slow The Spread Of The Emerald Ash Borer, Canada

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is taking decisive action to stop the unintentional spread of the invasive emerald ash borer (EAB). New regulations prohibit the movement of ash tree materials and firewood of all species from specific areas of Ontario and Quebec, as this is a key way the beetle is spread. The movement of potentially infested material is restricted in four new areas that are regulated under Ministerial Orders.

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Filed under: Water - Air Quality / Agriculture on May 3rd, 2009