


READ: “The Economic Impacts of Invasive Species to Canada’s Forest Sector” (Invasive Species Centre)
Canada’s strong forest economy contributes $25.8 billion to the national GDP and accounts for ~7% of Canada’s total annual exports. Canada’s annual timber losses due to invasive species are estimated at 61 million cubic metres (m³), equivalent to $720 million in losses (CFIA, 2004).

It’s Invasive Species Awareness Week! (Feb 20-26, 2023)
Canada’s strong forest economy contributes $25.8 billion to the national GDP and accounts for ~7% of Canada’s total annual exports. Canada’s annual timber losses due to invasive species are estimated at 61 million cubic metres (m³), equivalent to $720 million in losses (CFIA, 2004).

READ: “The Top 10 New Plants & Fungi Species In 2022” (Inhabitat)
Kew Gardens London selects the top 10 most interesting plants and fungi discovered last year (2022).