The Grand
River Conservation Authority is hosting a free seminar on managing trees on
March 4 at its head office at 400 Clyde Road, Cambridge.
It is
also providing free lunch for the Saturday seminar that runs from 9 a.m. to
2:30 p.m.
GRCA
forestry staff, along with experts from Pollination Guelph and other agencies
will speak about topics ranging from broad forest health to impacts on
individual trees.
Local
tree and restoration companies will also exhibit products and services.
Topics
include planting, pruning, common tree diseases, invasive species, hazard
trees, forest health, pollinators, management plans and grant opportunities for
rural landowners.
Landowners
with properties greater than five acres may be eligible for funding for tree
planting or wetland creation projects. Priority is given to areas directly
adjacent to watercourses.
To
register, visit www.managingtrees.eventbrite.ca, email ruralwater@grandriver.ca, or call
519-621-2763, ext. 2262.