Woods Wise Wire
The
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of emerald
ash borer in the city of Edmundston, New Brunswick.
This
finding was outside of the regulated area, which includes southern Quebec,
southern Ontario, Thunder Bay and Winnipeg.
Effective
immediately, the movement of all ash material such as logs, branches, and
woodchips, and all species of firewood from the affected site, is restricted.
The property owners in the affected area have been notified of these
restrictions.
Learn
more: http://inspection.gc.ca/plants/plant-pests-invasive-species/insects/emerald-ash-borer/latest-information/eng/1337287614593/1337287715022
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Have
you ever wondered what kinds of wildlife are living in your woods, or how to
improve the wildlife habitat on your woodlot? Come join us for a discussion of
wildlife biology in eastern Maine, and a tour of the habitat management
techniques used at Downeast Lakes Land Trust.
We
will learn about managing forests for a variety of species from deer to
songbirds, as well as general habitat management principles that can be applied
on any woodlot. We will be joined by biologists from the University of Maine and
Project SHARE, a forester from the Maine Forest Service, and staff members from
the Downeast Lakes Land Trust.
Following
the event we invite you to bring a lunch (or buy one at The Pine Tree Store),
and stay for a Q&A session and continued discussion.
Date:
Friday,
July 13 2018
Time:
9:00
am - 1:00 pm (open lunch and discussion to follow)
Location:
Grand
Lake Stream School 15 Water Street, Grand Lake Stream
The
event will take place rain or shine and we will be outdoors for most of the
time, so please dress appropriately.
For
more information contact the Downeast Lakes Land Trust at (207) 796-2100 or
info@downeastlakes.org
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