A great field day collecting data on our π² . Each year, we review sites where we identified π³ for retention years earlier in clientsβ infill projects. This knowledge helps us improve the quality of our reports and provide the best advice for our clients. #ContinualImprovement
It is #GroundHogDay. And things are looking a bit ominous. Interview with Ontario Registered Professional Forester, Astrid Nielsen of @DendronForestry (and sponsor of the trail). @KitchissippiOtt
Thrilled to announce the hiring of my first employee, Kevin Myers! A recent MFC graduate, Cert. Arborist and working towards his RPF. He found his π²passion working for Ont. Ranger program for 5 yrs. Looking forward to expanding business! #urbanforestry#woodlotmanagement
Perfect way to end #NationalForestWeek by planting a mini-red pine forest! We planted 50 seedlings in time for them to establish their roots for the winter, on a site that hasn't seen trees for decades. The best part? We brought them via canoe! #reforestation#treeplanting πΆπ²
Happy #NationalTreeDay ! Today I celebrate by acquiring 50 red pine seedlings and 3 deciduous trees to be planted this weekend. In their lifetime, these trees will sequester carbon, provide habitat and food for wildlife, clean the air, all while looking beautiful! π²π³
Pics showing impacts of Beech Bark Disease, a fungus transmitted through a scale insect introduced years ago. It feeds on beech tree sap, providing an opening for the fungus. The fungus severely weakens the tree leading to failure. Chapman Mills, S. Ottawa. #invasivespecies#BBD
Since we couldn't make our own this year, I bought our year's supply of #maplesyrup from my other fav sugarbush @wheelersmaple. They have been hit hard by COVID as their pancake house is closed during the busiest months. The drive is beautiful and worth the trip! #supportlocal
@DasBod @SJAMWinterTrail @bigtreesofkitc1 π’That's sad to hear - those are beautiful trees. The disease is spreading faster than I would have imagined across the region. I noticed it in many locations in Gatineau Park last weekend.
Meet one of our sponsors, Astrid, from @DendronForestry. DYK that this large Bur Oak tree on the SJAM will sequester enough carbon this year to offset a flight from Ottawa to Calgary for 1 person? Will also reduce flooding by absorbing enough water to fill a small, in ground pool
Brief moment of panic as I come across a hole this large and instantly think Asian Longhorned Beetle. Sigh of relief - itβs only an old tap hole, lol. Things you donβt expect in #urbanforestry
Always glad to support such a positive community initiative that gets people out in the winter enjoying our beautiful natural areas. Kudos to all the volunteers that make it happen! β·οΈπ³
Thank you to the @OntModelForest for hosting the Mass Timber Institute's Director Anne Koven at the EOMF/@CIF_IFC Forest Seminar in Kemptville today.
#masstimber