Friend of the BGWA Eric Davies speaks to the Weather Network about Norway Maple

I know that we've heard this before, in fact we've had Grey Bruce local Eric Davies speak about this topic to our group and at the Woodlot conference, however it's a message worth repeating. The issue with Norway Maple is definitely worse further south, however it's not limited to the GTA. I've seen these trees …

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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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Tree Marking Workshop Saturday October 17th, 2020

The intention of tree marking and its associated silvicultural practices is to create a healthier forest, which is fundamental to sustainable forest management. If you're interested in developing a familiarization with the tools and techniques used by professional tree markers, you should consider attending our next BGWA Workshop on Saturday October 17th. Pre-registration is required, …

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Today is National Tree Day

National Tree Day, September 23rd, is a celebration of the benefits trees provide like clean air, food, shelter, and most importantly, a connection to nature. Take a moment to step outside and express gratitude to the trees in your area or neighbourhood. In honour of Tree Day, the folks behind the documentary movie Call of …

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