Dutch Elm Disease Arrives in the United States
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History II: Ecology and the Environment Series
- Categories: Science, Agriculture, Environmental Issues
- Subcategories: Epidemics, Diseases, Ecology, Environment, Conservation
- Curriculum: American History 1901-1950, Canadian History
- Geographical Location: New York City
- Date: 1930
Article abstract: A devastating elm tree infestation was introduced into the United States by wood imported from Europe.
Summary of Event
Dutch elm disease has been the most destructive shade-tree disease ever seen in the United States. The infection was first described by Marie Beatrice Schwartz in The Netherlands in 1921, and thus became known as Dutch elm disease; there is no tree called the Dutch elm. In 1930, the disease was brought into the United States in elm logs imported from Europe for making veneer. At least four ports of entry were involved;...
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