Join us for a webinar with speakers from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the Invasive Species Centre on July 28 from 12-1 p.m. ET about spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula), a non-native insect pest. There are no established populations in Ontario but there have been increased sightings and interceptions in recent years.
Woodlot owners can play a critical role in monitoring for spotted lanternfly to give us the best chance at early detection of this pest in Ontario. The webinar will focus on biology, identification, survey techniques, and how to report suspect finds so that you can contribute to these efforts.
There will also be an opportunity at the end of the presentation to ask questions and the presentation will be recorded for viewing later.
Presenters:
Julie Holmes, Plant Health Survey Biologist, Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Diana Mooij, Program Specialist, Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Sophie Anderson, Terrestrial Programs & Outreach Coordinator, Invasive Species Centre
FALL FIELD DAY
Tentatively set for Saturday September 26 (confirmations will be sent out in August).
Ruth Henderson has offered her property in Oro-Medonte as a possible site to visit. She and her partner have been actively managing their property and can share some experiences and insights.
Also (tentatively) will be a demonstration about bio-char production. This is a newer method that is gaining popularity amongst woodlot managers as brush and limbs too small for firewood can be converted to “black gold” as charcoal fertilizer.
WHITE PINE AWARD
Mark your calendars for the evening of Thursday November 12th to attend the annual White Pine Award presentation. Please submit nominations to any Huronia Board member! More info to come.
Ontario Woodlot Association
PO Box 1501 Station Main
North Bay, Ontario
P1B 8K6
Phone: 613-713-1525 Email: info@ontariowoodlot.com
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