There are two distinct races of scleroderris canker in North America; the North American race which infects mainly pine (Pinus spp.) and occasionally spruce (Picea spp.) and the more virulent European race which infects pine (Pinus spp.), larch (Larix spp.), spruce (Picea spp.) and fir (Abies spp.)
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Policy directives
- D-02-12: Phytosanitary import requirements for non-processed wood and other wooden products, bamboo and bamboo products, originating from all areas other than the continental United States
- D-01-12: Phytosanitary Requirements for the Importation and Domestic Movement of Firewood
- D-98-08: Entry Requirements for Wood Packaging Material into Canada
- D-98-02: Importation into Canada and Movement within Canada, of plants and plant parts of Pinus spp. to prevent the entry and spread of Scleroderris Canker, Gremmeniella abietina (Lagerb.) Morelet, variety abietina (European Race)