Title: Wildlife Trees in Your Woodlot When: 10 FEBRUARY 2021, 12-1pm Cost: free Hosted/Sponsored by: Eastern Ontario Model Forest (Kemptville Winter Woodlot Conference) Topic Details: https://www.eomf.on.ca/news-and-events/events/43/kemptville-winter-woodlot-conference-presents-wildlife-trees-in-your-woodlot-webinar Registration: https://www.eomf.on.ca/news-and-events/events/43/kemptville-winter-woodlot-conference-presents-wildlife-trees-in-your-woodlot-webinar
Category: Invasive Species
ONLINE LEARNING OPPORTUNITY: Gypsy Moth
Title: Gypsy Moth Outbreak 2020 When: 03 FEBRUARY 2021, 12-1pm Cost: free Hosted/Sponsored by: Eastern Ontario Model Forest (Kemptville Winter Woodlot Conference) Topic Details: https://www.eomf.on.ca/news-and-events/events/42/kemptville-winter-woodlot-conference-presents-gypsy-moth-outbreak-2020-webinar Registration: https://www.eomf.on.ca/news-and-events/events/42/kemptville-winter-woodlot-conference-presents-gypsy-moth-outbreak-2020-webinar
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 …
Continue reading European Gypsy Moth and Maple Syrup Production
Powerful Storms Create an Opening for Invading Plants
Powerful winds can topple trees and tear up shrubs in the forest. And this can create an opening for invaders, plants that don’t belong there. “Storm disturbance provides opportunities for these invasive plants to establish and spread in new places,” said Daniels, a former graduate student in the University of Illinois department of natural resources …
Continue reading Powerful Storms Create an Opening for Invading Plants
August dubbed “Tree Check Month”
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and partners across North America are marking August as "Tree Check Month." Throughout August, Canadians are encouraged to check their trees and gardens, or property they frequent, for signs of insects, disease and fungi that harm plants. Read full story on Newswire.
Bruce Grey Woodlands Association 