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Ecological and economic values of public trees from the Manitou tree inventory
(2020)
Urban trees are an underappreciated aspect to urban communities and contribute valuable ecosystem services. As of November 2017, the emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis), an invasive beetle from Asia had been found in ...
Invasive plant species management for the city of Thunder Bay
(2020)
Non-native plant species are being introduced into new environments at an increasing rate due to globalization and increased levels of trade. As such, the field of invasive plant management must constantly evolve in order ...
Mitigating the effects of the white satin moth (Leucoma salicis) in Thunder Bay’s urban forest
(2021)
The white satin moth, Leucoma salicis (L.), has been detected as a pest of urban
trees in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Surveys were conducted in urban environments
following the discovery of this introduced species to determine ...
Implementing a tree pruning cycle into the city of Thunder Bay
(2021)
Several cities in Ontario and across Canada were contacted regarding their tree
pruning programs. Of the ten from Ontario that responded, seven had a cyclical tree
pruning program. Annual budgets ranged from $50,000 up ...