by Working Forest | Apr 8, 2015 | Archive Articles, Articles
The tiny green insect – an invasive species from Asia – has been writing the obituary of local ash trees since the first infestation was discovered at a campground near Turkey Point. Those who know what to look for see damaged and dying trees along most every...
by Working Forest | Apr 8, 2015 | Archives
B.C. has long been a magnet for two-legged North Americans with a taste for mild weather. Now, thanks to an ever warmer climate, the province has hung out an irresistible welcome sign for creatures with four legs, six legs and, for ocean dwellers, no legs. B.C. is...
by Working Forest | Apr 7, 2015 | Archive Articles, Articles
Set to resume next month, plenty of ground has already been covered over the two-and-a-half weeks the coroner’s inquest into the fatal Lakeland Mills sawmill explosion has been held so far. By the time it was temporarily adjourned on March 26, the inquest had...
by Working Forest | Apr 7, 2015 | Archives
Even though there’s still snow on the ground in some parts of the province, forest fire crews in Ontario are gearing up for another summer. This year’s fire season started April 1 — and officials are watching the weather closely. While the Ministry of...
by Working Forest | Apr 7, 2015 | Archive Articles, Articles
Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), have taken off in popularity recently, with hobbyists and professionals alike using these small remotely-guided devices for everything from delivering packages to surveying wildlife populations, but one startup has a very...
