Moth walls and Artificial Intelligence leads to a clear call to action As experts tackle the effects of climate change on a global scale, what’s going on in your backyard? Take moths for example. Moth populations are rapidly declining in many parts of the world. Joe Bowden, an entomologist with the Canadian Forest Service, is taking notice and urges others to do the same. December 2022 Keywords: Climate change Forestry and insects Read more
Wrestling a wild and woolly pest When scientists from the Canadian Forest Service (CFS) and student researchers from the University of Guelph were collecting data to create an inventory of hemlock trees in Ontario, they found more than just trees — they discovered a large insect infestation that could pose a risk to landowners. October 2022 Keywords: Forestry and insects Read more
Taking stock of Canada’s forests For the first time, new detailed ground plot data on Canada’s forests will be available annually — but what can it tell us about forest resources, biodiversity and the impacts of climate change? September 2022 Keywords: Forestry and insects Read more
A Simply Science top ten reveal: Canada’s most beautiful moth species Ahhhh…. It’s summertime, and the outdoors is calling your name. It’s all there: flowers, sunshine, long days, warm nights — and insects. But before you shoo them away, remember: some of them are quite beneficial, and even crucial, since they provide food for many animals, pollinate plants and flowers, and keep our soil healthy. But in the wide and wild world of insects, not all are created equal. Keywords: Forestry and insects Read more
More Trees to Plant in an Urban Forest Want to know what trees to plant in an urban setting? Dendrologist Ken Farr takes us through a tour of Commissioners Park in Ottawa to look at trees that you might find useful for planting in the urban forest in and around the place where you live. Keywords: Forestry and insects Read more
What space technology can reveal about Canadian forests Have you ever wondered how forest researchers know how many trees are in a country as large as Canada? Look up, way up, because the answer lies in space. March 2022 By Monica Rai, Communications Advisor, Scientific Communications Team Keywords: Forestry and insects Read more
Marie-Claude Gros-Louis — generosity in action Marie-Claude Gros-Louis, who works at the Laurentian Forestry Centre (LFC) of the Canadian Forest Service, is a professional appreciated by both her colleagues and her clients. She is a triathlete and an entrepreneur, and her generosity toward the causes that are dear to her seems to have no limits! Keywords: Forestry and insects Indigenous Read more
From Nova Scotia to the far North: A scientist’s somewhat unexpected career As a young girl growing up in Nova Scotia, Ellen Whitman was at the top of her class for biology, chemistry and all of her science electives — but she never thought she “fit” the role of scientist. Keywords: Climate change Forestry and insects Maps Read more
Earthworms, a threat to Canada’s boreal forest? Recent research suggests that the earthworms of Canada’s forests could actually be accelerating climate change. By Nathalie Chaperon, communications advisor — Scientific Communications Team Keywords: Climate change Forestry and insects Read more
Who can take on the spruce budworm? On this episode, we’re going to look at a real-life bug battle that rivals Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant at WrestleMania III! We have with us an entomologist — or bug expert — who’s going to break down this iconic matchup. Make sure to listen to find out which bug is brave enough to take on the spruce budworm. Keywords: Forestry and insects Read more
