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Possible Salvation for Hemlocks

Posted on April 17, 2018 by editor

— John Sollows On Tuesday, April 10. Ron Neville of Canada Food Inspection Agency gave us a very enlightening talk of the threat to hemlocks posed by the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid. In a nutshell, our hemlocks are in serious trouble. … Continue reading →

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TREPA Annual General Meeting April 17

Posted on April 9, 2018 by editor

— by John Sollows The Tusket River Environmental Protection Association will hold its Annual General Meeting at Lake Vaughan Fire Hall next Tuesday, April 17 at 7:00 P.M. Coffee, snacks, and mingling at 6:30. Please note two items of special … Continue reading →

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RON NEVILLE’S TALK POSTPONED

Posted on March 12, 2018 by editor

The inclement weather forecast for March 13 has led us to postpone Ron Neville’s talk, originally scheduled for the Museum that evening. New date , time and venue will be Tuesday, April 10 at 7:00 P.M. at the Yarmouth County … Continue reading →

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A Little Bug Causing Big Problems

Posted on February 27, 2018 by editor

Our hemlock trees are in serious trouble. The culprit is an aphid relative, the hemlock woolly adelgid, and currently, our end of the province is the most at threat. Our future might look something like this. Find out more at … Continue reading →

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Special Appeal: Attend the Forest Funeral if you can

Posted on October 16, 2017 by editor

— John Sollows If you are free Thursday, October 19 and care about the future of our forest ecosystem, please make it to the Grand Parade in Halifax for 1 P.M. to encourage the government to take sustainable forest management … Continue reading →

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