The Nova Scotia Hemlock Initiative, detailed on nshemlock.ca, spearheads the province-wide collaborative effort to protect Eastern hemlock trees from the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) in Nova Scotia. The website serves as a extensive resource hub offering information on HWA identification, reporting, and management strategies to mitigate its adverse effects. It encourages community involvement through activities such as reporting HWA sightings using the iNaturalist app, volunteering for data collection, and awareness campaigns.
The Nova Scotia Hemlock Initative website also provides information on treating your own hemlock trees.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency provides an informative section dedicated to the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA). It serves as a comprehensive resource offering detailed information on HWA identification, reporting mechanisms, an extensive fact sheet, and describes the preventative measures being implemented to curb its spread in Canada.
Do you have hemlocks on your property?
We're compiling a list of certified pesticide applicators who can provide treatments to save your trees. If you know of any companies that should be added to this list, please send a message to the admins of our Facebook group.
Arbor Plant Health Care | 902-223-4028 | email form
Scott Robinson | 902-875-7686 | arborcom@gmail.com
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