European Larch Canker - Lachnellula willkommii

European larch canker, caused by the fungus Lachnellula willkommii, is a serious disease in many parts of Europe. In Canada, larch canker was first discovered in the Maritimes in 1980. Surveys were conducted in 1981 to establish the distribution of the disease and it was found to be widespread on native Larix in southeastern New Brunswick and at a number of locations in central and western Nova Scotia. The disease was first found in Prince Edward Island in 1992.

Information we provide to the plant industry and scientific community includes:

• Policy Directives
  • D-97-10 - Interim Policy on Importation into Canada and Movement within Canada, of plants and plant parts of Larix spp. and Pseudolarix spp. to prevent the spread of European larch canker
    • Appendix 2: Map - European Larch Canker - 2007

Information we provide to the general public includes:

• Don't Move Firewood