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).
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.
How To Prepare For A Job Fair (Feb 24, Kitchener & Online)
This workshop is designed to help job seekers from a variety of career backgrounds learn about Job Fairs. Preparation is key to sucess.
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.
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).
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.
GROW Program Attends Congress 2023
The GROW Program had an exciting experience at Landscape Ontario's Congress event, which took place from January 9th-12th 2023. For many of our staff, it was their very first industry event, and what an event it was!
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.