Property Tour: July 18

Great news, BGWA member events are re-starting! Keep Saturday, July 18 open for an interesting tour of a member property near Markdale. The event will be structured to incorporate safe distancing and conform to group size limits, with 3 separate walk-thrus available at 10AM, 1PM and 4PM. Watch here for details and registration coming soon!

Impacts of forest cover loss on global biodiversity

New international research reveals the far-reaching impacts of forest cover loss on global biodiversity. The research, led by the University of Edinburgh and the University of St Andrews, investigated the impacts of forest loss on species and biodiversity over time and around the world, revealing both losses and gains in species. Read full article on …

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OWA Firewood Study available

It's a fine warm day here in Grey & Bruce counties so I thought you might enjoy reading a recent study on firewood, done by the Ontario Woodlot Association. With many interesting factoids, maps and charts, the study paints a complete picture of firewood harvest (both personal and professional) and use in Ontario. Download the …

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At home with the kids: Woodland Resources

Forests Ontario has put together a fantastic list of educational lessons, play themes, fun activities,  webinars and videos, organized by age and grade level. If you (or someone you know) are stuck for something to do with the kids, this is a great grab bag to reach into!

Woodland Supermoon!

Tomorrow the full moon peaks at 9:36 PM in this area. It is also a “supermoon” which is when the moon is closest to earth and tends to look a bit larger and looming than it usually does, especially as it rises from the horizon. The moonrise begins at 7:37. Whether from the fields during …

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