Young Urban Forest Leaders Information Session (Feb 7, Virtual)
This online course will prepare those who are taking the G1 Road Test.
READ: “How Cities, Scientists & Nurseries Are Partnering To Help Seedlings Grow Into Urban Forests” (The Globe And Mail)
The goal of Greening the Landscape Research Consortium is to help seedlings survive to become giants, and its advantage is information-sharing along the “urban tree value chain” – from nursery staff tending seeds, to planting contractors, to municipal foresters nurturing the trees.
Pass The Ontario G1 Test (Free & Online)
This online course will prepare those who are taking the G1 Road Test.
READ: “New Products for 2023” (Landscape Trades)
Ready for spring? Dive into our annual roundup of new equipment and product releases to get geared up for an awesome year.
READ: “Bigger Is Not Better! 3 Reasons Why You Should Plant Trees When They Are Smaller” (Leaf & Limb)
Bigger trees have bigger crowns. Bigger crowns expel more oxygen, add more value to your home, provide more shade, filter more air and offer more habitat to wildlife. Human health and well-being are comparatively affected more too.
Invasive Forest Pest Training
This training contains 6 modules covering an Introduction to Invasive Species and 5 different invasive forest pets. Each module will cover pest biology, ecology, and management for the pest.
READ: “Smart New Ways To Protect Wise Old Trees” (Landscape Trades)
Bigger trees have bigger crowns. Bigger crowns expel more oxygen, add more value to your home, provide more shade, filter more air and offer more habitat to wildlife. Human health and well-being are comparatively affected more too.
Workers’ Health & Safety Survey
The Workers’ Health and Safety Legal Clinic has developed a survey to better understand the experiences and needs of workers in Ontario.
EVENT: 2023 Plant Symposium (Feb. 23, London & Online)
The Annual Plant Symposium is here! Connect, Learn, and Grow.
READ: “New Plants for 2023” (Landscape Trades)
Bigger trees have bigger crowns. Bigger crowns expel more oxygen, add more value to your home, provide more shade, filter more air and offer more habitat to wildlife. Human health and well-being are comparatively affected more too.
READ: “To Improve City Life, Plant These 17 Super Trees” (Futurity)
A new study establishes live oaks and American sycamores as champions that will help make cities more livable
READ: “Loving the fall colours? Here’s why they’re especially stunning this year”
This season’s fall colours are more vibrant than recent years. Why? Experts say it’s because of specific weather patterns.