Attention teachers! Register before November 18 for @YorkRegionGovt#TreeBee2020. Sign up your Grade 4 to 6 students to test their tree ID skills here: https://t.co/BMXcxPK0V9
Presented by Dr. Rob Bourchier, this webinar will review the research steps required to implement biological control programmes for #invasiveplants in Canada with specific focus on #biocontrol for #Phragmites, #Knotweeds and #GarlicMustard. Register today! https://t.co/s8gmAkQRU5
We’re just over a week away from the early bird draw to win a Yeti 275ml Rambler and to sweeten the deal, a bag of ISC maple coffee too! Check your trees and hard surfaces around your property for egg masses, scrape, and enter for a chance to win! Visit https://t.co/lHaN9XcYQ2
Want to make your Friday a little bit more enjoyable? Check out this fun forest entomology themed podcast episode that features tidbits on forest invasives like spotted lanternfly and tree of heaven!
Spooktober continues with ✨CREEPY CRAWLIES✨ & a #ForestEntomology episode w/ Kay Dubs the Hiking Scientist!
The woods, the critters, caterpillars, lantern bugs, banishing mosquitos from your yard, tick tips & #MothMan?
GET INTO IT, ya creeps. 🖤
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October is #FirewoodMonth! Many are aware that #invasivespecies like emerald ash borer can be transported in firewood, but #DYK regulations can be different in each region? Find out what #firewood rules apply and why in your province or territory 🔥 https://t.co/BtlxNe6k4H
We’re committed to the protection of our forests against pests that damage ecosystems.
Minister O’Regan announced federal funding of $68.4M over 3 years to control, research + mitigate the impacts of the #MountainPineBeetle.
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@ParksCanada@YourAlberta
Calling Ontario residents, our EGM Egg Mass Scraping Contest is now open! The more eggs scraped, the more entries into the draw. Help us reach 500 total egg masses scraped in Ontario! To learn more, submit an entry or read the terms and conditions, visit https://t.co/bqPXIkg4jk
We would like to honour residential school survivors, those lost, their families, and their communities this #OrangeShirtDay! While only a one day event, our listening and learning continue year round, in an effort to be aware and take action. #EveryChildMatters 🧡
#Pest Alert!! 👀#Spottedlanternfly egg masses have been found in Maine. It could have been Canada...and it is likely just a matter of time before we find this pest here. Learn how to recognize it and report any suspect sightings to @InspectionCan#IYPH2020#PlantHealth
Looking for a professional development opportunity? WE'RE HIRING! 📣 The ISC is searching for candidates to fill two research analyst internship positions. Applications are due next week on October 1. https://t.co/lGvWcjSVtb
Apply today! #NationalForestryWeek#InvasiveSpecies
Up for some #NationalForestWeek trivia? Forest pests & pathogens is the topic! The top 5 players located in Canada will win a prize, but all are welcome! Participate in the quiz by 11:59 PM EST TOMORROW. The winners will be announced on September 26. 🌲⬇��
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Invasive alien species are one of the main direct drivers of #biodiversity loss and species extinctions. Furthermore, they are one of the most serious and rapidly growing threats to food, health and livelihood security.
So what are #InvasiveAlienSpecies, and what is #EICAT?
The US is employing drones to assist with #InvasiveSpecies detection. Washington State Gov't & Western Washington University collaborated to survey for narrow-leaf cattail, but also documented purple loosestrife, reed canary grass and knotweed.
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Think you've got the skills to come out ahead in our #NationalForestWeek treevia? Study up and save the date - Thursday, September 24 at 12pm! Register and save your spot for this free, fun, and educational virtual event: https://t.co/3GFDtjpDkx
Ontario #InvasiveSpecies Update: Posted to the Environmental Registry of Ontario this morning... Decision summary on Prevention & Response plans for our 2 worst aquatic invasive plants: Water Soldier and European Waterchestnut. Check them out via https://t.co/0ai2JSxWFa
We have confirmed the presence of the elm zigzag sawfly 🐛 in Quebec. Report to us any suspicious sightings of zigzag feeding traces on elm leaves 🌳 caused by the larva of this pest native to Asia. https://t.co/1LNX6c5iQO
#CDNPlantHero
One challenge we’ll have with our #invasivespecies and #foresthealth pest Asian longhorned beetle eradication effort is accessing and removing hosts in swamps. Can’t get equipment in there without lots of collateral ecological damage. So now what? (Don’t worry, we’ve got ideas)