The annual Grey Bruce Woodlot Conference is back for another year! The organizing committee have lined up four great speakers. Presentation information is below: March 22 7:00 PM - Wild Boars, presented by NDMNRF staff 8:00 PM - Update on Forest Health, presented by NDMNRF staff March 24 7:00 PM - Forestry related Applications for …
Master of Forest Conservation – Capstone Projects: Forest Cooperatives
Title: Analysis of the Forest Cooperative Pilot Projects Developed by the Ontario Woodlot Association Hosted/Sponsored by: University of Toronto - Masters of Forest Conservation Website Link: https://youtu.be/JcmL9_HcV_U?list=PLmPRtwuI91YHLrIasVCXsUzYheF7CHNdC
Ikea’s Sourcing Wood from Old Growth Forests
Photo by Simon Berger on Pexels.com As the desire for wood products increases, companies are unfortunately turning to illegal methods to source this material. Ikea (the huge Swedish furniture producer) is wrapped up in this business and some of their practices are now being called into question. Thank you to Larry Cluchey for passing this …
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NEW – Members’ Notice Board Posting
A member has posted a notice "Harvesting Landowner Agreement" to the Notice Board. If you might be able to assist, log in to the BGWA Notice Board to read/respond.
Doctors Prescribing Nature
Photo by Tyler Lastovich on Pexels.com We know there are numerous benefits to spending time in nature from reduced stress and anxiety and improved heart health to being in a better mood. A new program has expanded to Ontario where doctors can write you a prescription for nature. This article describes the program and how …
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