September 20th to 26th we are celebrating National Forest Week. Our transition into fall is the perfect time to celebrate our nation’s trees and learn more about issues affecting forests across the country. Established in 1920, this week was originally to raise awareness for preventing forest fires. It was renamed in 1967 to increase awareness about […]

Yesterday, the CBC reported an increase in uncertified arborists working in Ottawa. Many people are hoping to cash in on the spread of Emerald Ash Borer even though they aren’t qualified as a professional arborist. This can lead to death, injury, or liability lawsuits for the homeowners. Only a certified arborist knows how to properly

This week, our president Peter Wynnyczuk became officially certified as a Butternut Tree Assessor under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (Assessor number BHA #591). Butternut trees are classified as an Endangered Species by the Ontario Endangered Species Act (2007). This means special care must be taken when working with these trees to ensure

Last week, our President Peter Wynnyczuk did some work as the Executive Director on behalf of the Ontario Urban Forest Council at the University of Toronto. The university was host to the Advanced Practitioner Emerald Ash Borer Workshop. There were presenters and participants from all over the country as well as many international guests. It was