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 | May 6, 2025 | News, Articles, Invasive Species
Deep within North America’s treasured woodlands, an ongoing battle unfolds. It’s a conflict waged not with heavy machinery, but by a tiny, bristly caterpillar with an insatiable appetite: the larva of the spongy moth (Lymantria dispar dispar). This invasive...
by Working Forest | Apr 17, 2025 | News, Articles, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease
The polyphagous shot-hole borer (Euwallacea fornicatus) is a destructive, invasive beetle threatening trees in Australia. Originally from parts of Southeast Asia, this tiny pest was first detected in Western Australia in 2021 and has quickly become a serious concern...