Parasitic wasps released in Ontario to combat EAB

Acccording to an article last week in The Working Forest newspaper, two species of parasitic wasps from China will be released in Ontario in an effort to combat the Emerald Ash Borer. This is part of a larger release by Natural Resources Canada, who stress that it is not a quick fix but a long-term …

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A Loss Within Our Woodlot Community

With regret, we inform members that Ron Stewart, former Bruce Woodlot Association President, and current BGWA Vice-President, lost his brother, Tom Stewart, suddenly on July 30th. The BGWA Board offers its deepest sympathies and has sent a card of condolence on behalf of our membership community. With Ron's permission, we include this notice and link …

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Rural Rootz tour photos posted

A synopsis and photos (thanks Cam Bennett) of the fascinating tour at Rural Rootz, July 11, are now available on the Photo Gallery page of the Members' Area. If you are a paid 2015 BGWA member and have forgotten or misplaced your password, use the comment form at the bottom of any BGWA web site …

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Sat July 11: Exclusive Member Event!

BGWA’s next event of the year is Sat 11 July 10AM start, end around noon: an exclusive tour at Rural Rootz private nature reserve, just northwest of Wiarton. Rural Rootz is a unique 100 acre property with wide variety of woodlands, geology, and land management uses for members to experience and develop new ideas. In …

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CANCELLED: Tree-Planting Workshop

There were minimal sign-ups for the Tree Planing workshop scheduled for Saturday, May 16. We regret having to cancel this session but need to make responsible use of BGWA resources as well as those of the partners who were to present this workshop. Watch this space for future member learning events.