by Working Forest | Aug 13, 2025 | News
Forests across Ontario are experiencing a noticeable increase in tent caterpillar activity this year, marking what experts describe as an outbreak season for the species. While these events can draw attention from campers, hikers, and homeowners, they are part of a...
by Working Forest | Aug 11, 2025 | News
Nova Scotia farmers are turning to charred wood—also known as biochar—as a new way to improve soil, strengthen crops, and reduce carbon emissions. This sustainable method uses local forestry and agricultural waste to create a soil additive that benefits both farming...
by Working Forest | Aug 8, 2025 | News
Beech leaf disease (BLD), a growing threat to hardwood forests across North America, has now led to the first documented tree deaths in Maine. Foresters recently confirmed that infected American beech trees in the MidCoast region have died as a direct result of the...
by Working Forest | Aug 5, 2025 | News, Articles
In the forestry sector, bark has often been viewed as a low-value byproduct—a layer to be removed and discarded to access the valuable wood beneath. However, new research is revealing that this rough outer covering could have untapped value, especially in the case of...
by Working Forest | Aug 4, 2025 | News
The Fraser River, one of British Columbia’s most vital freshwater systems, is facing a new and intensifying threat: the growing influence of nearby wildfires. As British Columbia continues to experience hotter, drier summers, wildfires are becoming more frequent and...
by Working Forest | Jul 31, 2025 | News
A recently discovered 400-year-old red spruce in the Lorneville area of Saint John has provided a rare glimpse into New Brunswick’s natural history, showcasing the environmental and scientific importance of old growth trees. As mature forests continue to decline...
