Forest Invasives

Attention teachers! Register before November 18 for @YorkRegionGovt #TreeBee2020. Sign up your Grade 4 to 6 students to test their tree ID skills here: york.ca/treebee

Presented by Dr. Rob Bourchier, this webinar will review the research steps required to implement biological control programmes for #invasiveplants in Canada with specific focus on #biocontrol for #Phragmites, #Knotweeds and #GarlicMustard. Register today! ow.ly/GQmi50CcFaR

We’re just over a week away from the early bird draw to win a Yeti 275ml Rambler and to sweeten the deal, a bag of ISC maple coffee too! Check your trees and hard surfaces around your property for egg masses, scrape, and enter for a chance to win! Visit bit.ly/3nRMsqD

Want to make your Friday a little bit more enjoyable? Check out this fun forest entomology themed podcast episode that features tidbits on forest invasives like spotted lanternfly and tree of heaven!

Did you receive the most recent edition of the Oak Wilt Wire? Sign up today to receive quarterly updates about all things oak wilt directly to your inbox! 📨 invasivespeciescentre.ca/signup/

Apply soon! Applications are due tomorrow at NOON! #scicomm #invasivespecies 🪶

October is #FirewoodMonth! Many are aware that #invasivespecies like emerald ash borer can be transported in firewood, but #DYK regulations can be different in each region? Find out what #firewood rules apply and why in your province or territory 🔥 dontmovefirewood.org/map/

We’re committed to the protection of our forests against pests that damage ecosystems. Minister O’Regan announced federal funding of $68.4M over 3 years to control, research + mitigate the impacts of the #MountainPineBeetle. ow.ly/U6oD50BNeXc @ParksCanada @YourAlberta

Calling Ontario residents, our EGM Egg Mass Scraping Contest is now open! The more eggs scraped, the more entries into the draw. Help us reach 500 total egg masses scraped in Ontario! To learn more, submit an entry or read the terms and conditions, visit bit.ly/3iJusdX

We would like to honour residential school survivors, those lost, their families, and their communities this #OrangeShirtDay! While only a one day event, our listening and learning continue year round, in an effort to be aware and take action. #EveryChildMatters 🧡

#Pest Alert!! 👀#Spottedlanternfly egg masses have been found in Maine. It could have been Canada...and it is likely just a matter of time before we find this pest here. Learn how to recognize it and report any suspect sightings to @InspectionCan #IYPH2020 #PlantHealth

Looking for a professional development opportunity? WE'RE HIRING! 📣 The ISC is searching for candidates to fill two research analyst internship positions. Applications are due next week on October 1. isctest.azurewebsites.net/wp-content/upl… Apply today! #NationalForestryWeek #InvasiveSpecies

Up for some #NationalForestWeek trivia? Forest pests & pathogens is the topic! The top 5 players located in Canada will win a prize, but all are welcome! Participate in the quiz by 11:59 PM EST TOMORROW. The winners will be announced on September 26. 🌲⬇️ surveymonkey.com/r/ISC-NFW

Invasive alien species are one of the main direct drivers of #biodiversity loss and species extinctions. Furthermore, they are one of the most serious and rapidly growing threats to food, health and livelihood security. So what are #InvasiveAlienSpecies, and what is #EICAT?

Looking for management advice for European gypsy moth? Don't forget to register for our upcoming technical webinar, happening Oct 7th!

The US is employing drones to assist with #InvasiveSpecies detection. Washington State Gov't & Western Washington University collaborated to survey for narrow-leaf cattail, but also documented purple loosestrife, reed canary grass and knotweed. govtech.com/products/Drone…

Think you've got the skills to come out ahead in our #NationalForestWeek treevia? Study up and save the date - Thursday, September 24 at 12pm! Register and save your spot for this free, fun, and educational virtual event: ow.ly/mLSD50BnBn1

Ontario #InvasiveSpecies Update: Posted to the Environmental Registry of Ontario this morning... Decision summary on Prevention & Response plans for our 2 worst aquatic invasive plants: Water Soldier and European Waterchestnut. Check them out via ero.ontario.ca/notice/019-1163

We have confirmed the presence of the elm zigzag sawfly 🐛 in Quebec. Report to us any suspicious sightings of zigzag feeding traces on elm leaves 🌳 caused by the larva of this pest native to Asia. bit.ly/3bRoYfB #CDNPlantHero

One challenge we’ll have with our #invasivespecies and #foresthealth pest Asian longhorned beetle eradication effort is accessing and removing hosts in swamps. Can’t get equipment in there without lots of collateral ecological damage. So now what? (Don’t worry, we’ve got ideas)