What is HWA — and why it’s a threat
The Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) is a tiny, aphid-like insect (latin name Adelges tsugae) that infests Eastern Hemlock (and a few related hemlocks). It draws sap from nutrient and water-storage cells at the base of hemlock needles — gradually weakening the
Pictured in header image: Stackhouse Forest Sanctuary.
Norfolk County May 2025 – As I watch the tractor rumble back and forth across the sandy field my excitement grows, for we are not planting soybeans or corn today. Instead, acorns of Black, Red and White Oaks are fed through a modified
The Harlow Dune Nature Reserve, nestled within the Southern Norfolk Sand Plain at the heart of the Lake Erie Lowland, is a haven of incredible biodiversity. This vibrant area is home to many species at risk and thrives thanks to the dedication of passionate conservation groups. As part of the