Our next member learning event, an opportunity to see Bruce County woodland trail-builders in action, will take place June 21, from 10AM-noon, at the Brant Tract (near Ellengowan). Watch for more details and sign-up online and in the Spring newsletter (coming soon!)
Ayton farm corporation fined for clear cutting
This is a few month's ago "old news" but nevertheless relevant info to those interested in Bruce Grey Woodlands, so posting the link to this local article: A farm corporation located Ayton in was recently fined $10,000 after pleading guilty to clear cutting a woodlot property in southern Bruce County (read full article on southwesternontario.ca)
BGWA Supports Envirothon!
The Bruce Grey Woodlands Association provided both people and prizes in support of the local component of the provincial Envirothon contest. All told, 9 teams (45 students), 4 teachers and 22 volunteers took part. Two of those volunteers, Harvey Weppler and Ron Stewart (pictured), from BGWA's Board which also provided great prizes in the form …
Conference & Woodlot Tour Photos
Missed the conference and want to catch-up? Attended and want to relive it? Thanks as always to our photographer Larry Cluchey for supplying pictures from both the learning event (Sat) and the woodlot tour (Sun). Pics have been posted to the photo gallery in the member's area (password required - if you have misplaced or …
Can we afford to be fickle about our forests?
Forests are the lungs of our planet. They operate as vast reservoirs for capturing, storing, and releasing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, as well as providing oxygen. They also provide wildlife habitat, landscape stability, water storage and filtering, and other important environmental functions. And they create a foundation for human Continue Reading on workingforest.com
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