The Comfort Maple, located in the Niagara Region in Pelham, Ontario, is believed to be the oldest sugar maple in Canada. It’s estimated to be over 500 years old. The circumference of the trunk is a staggering 6 metres and it’s 24 metres tall. While it has beautiful leaves during the spring, summer, and fall, in […]

Consider signing this petition supporting NDP MP Irene Mathyssen’s Urban Forest Motion (M536). This motion requests that the government implement formal protection for Canada’s urban forests. Right now, there is no strategy to increase the canopy coverage in cities on the federal level. The urban forest is necessary for all those living in cities and we

March has arrived, but it seems like spring hasn’t come with it. Last night, Southern Ontario was hit with an ice storm, causing tens of thousands to lose power. Although not as noticeable as last year’s ice storm, there was still much damage done to trees and properties across the GTA and Toronto. If your

President Peter Wynnyczuk has done it again! His article, “What helpful Information can Surveyors provide to Arborists?” has been featured in the Winter issue of Ontario Professional Surveyor Magazine. Surveyors who have clients with trees on their property can provide relevant and useful information to arborists. This can streamline the process for the arborist’s role in