Canada's first confirmed case of oak wilt has taken place in Niagara Falls
A disease that poses a major threat to trees and forests has been found in Niagara Falls.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says samples from oak trees on two properties were tested, and one tested positive for oak wilt.
The agency says it's working with the owner and the city to take down the affected trees, in order to stop the disease from spreading.
Neighboring oak trees are also being examined for symptoms.
The CFIA says you can prevent oak wilt by not pruning oak trees between April and August, not removing firewood, and report suspected signs to the CFIA.
Signs of oak wilt include dull green, brown or yellow leaves, cracks in the trunk or white, grey or black fungus.
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