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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
A member has posted a notice “Looking for 2″- 6″ x 5′ long hard maple logs” to the Notice Board. If you might be able to assist, log in to the BGWA Notice Board to read/respond.
A member has posted a notice “Seeking owner of BGWA member property near Conc 12 and Bruce Saugeen town line” to the Notice Board. If you might be able to assist, log in to the BGWA Notice Board to read/respond.
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 …
Continue reading Friend of the BGWA Eric Davies speaks to the Weather Network about Norway Maple
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 …
