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 …
Category: Woodlot Management
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 …
Considering hiring an Arborist?
Due to the increase in demand mainly as a result of Emerald Ash Borer damage, Working Forest Newspaper reports there has developed a "wild west" free market among unregulated arborist services. (click link to read article). Woodlot owners should be informed & aware, so we are passing on this information to BGWA members.
Tree Planting Workshops
Grey Bruce Forestry Service is presenting workshops on March 14, 10AM-noon, at two locations: Grey Sauble Conservation, 237897 Inglis Falls Rd, Owen Sound and Sulphur Spring Resource Centre, 261123 Grey Rd 28, south of Hanover. Workshops cover the following topics: 50 Million Tree program Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program (MFTIP) Choosing the right species for the …
Bruce Grey Woodlands Association 