Registration open: Jul 18 Property Tour

A family-friendly event for members and their guests of all ages, this tour will include 3 different tree plantings – mixed species, Ducks Unlimited/Species at Risk project, and a Solar project on barn roof. Plus... you get to chat (at a safe distance 🙂 ) with members you may not have see in a while!! …

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Property Tour: July 18

Great news, BGWA member events are re-starting! Keep Saturday, July 18 open for an interesting tour of a member property near Markdale. The event will be structured to incorporate safe distancing and conform to group size limits, with 3 separate walk-thrus available at 10AM, 1PM and 4PM. Watch here for details and registration coming soon!

Impacts of forest cover loss on global biodiversity

New international research reveals the far-reaching impacts of forest cover loss on global biodiversity. The research, led by the University of Edinburgh and the University of St Andrews, investigated the impacts of forest loss on species and biodiversity over time and around the world, revealing both losses and gains in species. Read full article on …

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OWA Firewood Study available

It's a fine warm day here in Grey & Bruce counties so I thought you might enjoy reading a recent study on firewood, done by the Ontario Woodlot Association. With many interesting factoids, maps and charts, the study paints a complete picture of firewood harvest (both personal and professional) and use in Ontario. Download the …

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Grey Sauble Conservation Authority remains closed for now

Grey Sauble Conservation Authority (GSCA) would like to clarify that their properties and trails remain closed at this time. click for full press release