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...
by Working Forest | Jul 30, 2025 | News
You probably didn’t know that forests have long been painted, marked, and modified by people attempting to manage tree growth and biodiversity. But today, thanks to new technology and modelling, there’s a smarter way to do it—by arranging trees with purpose. Tree...
by Working Forest | Jul 28, 2025 | News, Articles
Over the past several years, rising temperatures and below-average precipitation have placed intense pressure on forests across northern regions. These drought-stressed forests are showing signs of strain—from increased seed release to widespread tree mortality—and...
by Working Forest | Jul 26, 2025 | News
If you’ve seen a noticeable increase in floating white fluff around your community this summer, you’re not alone. This airy material, often mistaken for cotton or even snow, is actually a natural form of seed dispersal by trees like poplars, aspens, and...
by Working Forest | Jul 24, 2025 | News, Invasive Species
Across coastal and southern regions of British Columbia, Scotch broom has become a recognizable feature of the landscape. While its bright yellow flowers may seem decorative in spring, this non-native shrub poses a range of environmental and economic challenges. From...
by Working Forest | Jul 23, 2025 | News
For decades forestry crews have walked through forests with paint cans, marking individual trees by hand to indicate which ones should be removed during thinning operations. It’s part of a long-standing effort to manage wildfire risk and promote healthy growth in...
