The Annual General Meeting of the BGWA will take place Saturday, February 27, 9:30-noon, in Williamsford (Community Hall). New this year, the AGM will feature a members Show-and-Share! We are interested to have members bring in products they themselves have made from wood—it can be actual items, hard copy photos, or digital photos which will …
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Maple Syrup Producers Info Day – Sat JAN 9th
The Grey-Bruce chapter of the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers Association is having an Information Day this Saturday, January 9th, starting at 9:30, at Saugeen Conservation in Formosa. All Welcome! Click for details, agenda and location.
Charged Up Chainsaws
On the back page of the BGWA newsletter released earlier this week (available under Newsletters > 2015 menu above) I wrote brief piece on how I was impressed with the power and functionality of a cordless chainsaw I bought a couple months ago. If you are intrigued, but want more detail, have a look at …
Cedar Stand Workshop Pics Available
BGWA members enjoyed an interesting and informative workshop this past Saturday, watching a cedar harvest in action, then visiting a stand that was harvested 12 years prior. A highlight was watching close-up (well, not too close up!) a harvester machine in action. Pictures are now available in the Members' Area Photo Gallery.
How well can you assess damaged trees?
A recent article in Science Daily cited a study which established that most homeowners cannot adequately assess damaged trees. (click link for article) Some property owners may find it is to the benefit of their woodlot to invest in consulting a trained arbourist and/or some of the credible references available online, such as the Ontario …
Bruce Grey Woodlands Association 