Research
RESEARCH
When is it an epidemic?
Diversity can help prevent a tree disease or infestation from becoming an epidemic. Read more
24 May 2019
Biodiversity declines at edge of forest fragments
The best of Canada’s urban places are forest fragments because most of us have chosen to live in what was forest because we share a common need, water. Read more
9 Apr 2019
When trees die, humans die
This article, that circulated around the internet in 2013, it has started to go around again as evidence builds that the natural environment can benefit human health. Read more
21 Jan 2019
Southern Pine Beetle Enjoying cooler fall and winters
Researchers from Dartmouth College in New Hampshire report that, "Climate change is not only giving destructive species new territory to prey on, it's creating a more lethal pest that can wreak havoc on forests." Read more
21 Jan 2019
New beech pest coming
At this point, the pest has no name, no cause and no prognosis rather like a doctor saying, “Yup, you’re sick.” Read more
21 Jan 2019
Dripping hazard understudied — drip drop dead
Sudden Oak Drip Lonsdalea quercina is a bacteria condition currently affecting poplar and oak in California and Colorado. Read more
21 Jan 2019
More than beauty in maple leaves
Maple leaves produce phenolic compounds that can protect skin from inflammation. Read more
30 Oct 2018
TREE HEALTH
Pest Predictions for 2019
Box tree moths, boxwood web worms, fruit flies, and the emerald ash borer are pests that are expected this year. Read more
23 May 2019
Tree Guard sales to raise dollars for environmental group
There’s a better way to protect young trees from mower and string-trimmer damage, thanks to the inventive prowess of an Ontario environmental group. Read more
9 Apr 2019
Understanding biodiversity
A study released in ScienceDaily, in March found trees grow better and produce more wood in areas that are species rich. Read more
30 Oct 2018
Diversity matters
Mixed-species forests provide a higher carbon sink effectively mitigating climate change Read more
30 Oct 2018
30 Oct 2018
Spotted lanternfly not yet out of control
Eradication of the pest native to the far east is still possible Read more
30 Oct 2018
