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What is a petrified forest?
Petrified wood results when time and mineralization replace organic material in trees, turning them to stone. The above photo is from the late Triassic epoch approximately 230 million years ago. Petrified forests are found world wide, and most sites are protected by...
Wildfire Prevention Tips
Well folks, unfortunately it looks like we’re headed for another wildfire summer. We are now under a provincial state of emergency as wildfires grow, forcing evacuations and alerts. There are several things you can do as a property owner to suppress the possibility of...
Managing Invasive Tree Pests
It’s important to assess and manage insect invasions before they kill the tree, adding fuel to wildfire conditions. Left unchecked, invasive pests spread to other trees, resulting in widespread damage to urban forests. Boring insects attack a wide range of species...