European Gypsy Moth and Maple Syrup Production

Gypsy moth Adults, pupa, and egg masses – Photo Credit Jason Brook European Gypsy Moth is an invasive forest pest that will feed on a number of different tree species including its preferred oak but also sugar maple, white pine and spruce. The numbers and sightings have been climbing over the past several years. For …

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Members’ Notice Board Posting

A member has posted a notice “Looking for 2″- 6″ x 5′ long hard maple logs” to the Notice Board. If you might be able to assist, log in to the BGWA Notice Board to read/respond.

Members’ Notice Board Posting

A member has posted a notice “Seeking owner of BGWA member property near Conc 12 and Bruce Saugeen town line” to the Notice Board. If you might be able to assist, log in to the BGWA Notice Board to read/respond.

Forest drones and satellite tree mapping

If you're interested in both trees and technology, here's a couple fascinating articles on how we are getting to better understand the makeup of the world's forest cover: An analysis of satellite images has pinpointed individual tree canopies over a large area of West Africa. The data suggest that it will soon be possible, with …

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Gypsy Moth Technical Webinar OCT 7

The Invasive Species Centre will host a webinar, October 7 from 10:30-noon, presented by Taylor Scarr from Natural Resources Canada, Canadian Forest Service and Dan Rowlinson from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, this webinar will feature updates on the Provincial 2020 survey and data collection techniques used in the field. Details and …

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