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Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) Video Series
“…we take you into the forest to learn how to identify this invasive pest on eastern hemlocks.” Part 2: Controlling HWA (min 33 secs, posted Nov 13, 2024) “…ecologist Donna Crossland shares her expertise on managing Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) infestations, diving into the best tools and treatment methods available today” Part 3: Preparing the site (8 min 45 sec Posted nov 13, 2024) “…we show you everything you need to know about preparing your site for treatment against Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA). Before treatment begins, it’s crucial to carefully measure and mark each tree to ensure precision and effectiveness.” Part 4: Basal Bark Spraying (19 min, Posted Nov 13, 2024) “…[Donna Crossland] walks you through the essentials of setting up a basal bark spraying operation to combat Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) infestations.” Part 5: Injecting your Hemlock (20 min, Posted Nov 13, 2024) “Ecologist Donna Crossland explains some of the methods for injecting trees, as well as some drilling techniques.” |
– HWA in Nova Scotia
A set of pages on www.versicolor,ca/nstriad provide some of the history of HWA in NS, discussion of related issues etc, up to June 5, 2024.
Subpages
– Eastern hemlock Notes
– About “In the Quiet & the Dark”
– Discussions in Social Media
– Comprehensive Info
– The Adelgid
– Pesticide Treatment
– Biological Control
– Silviculture
– Post HWA infestation Impacts
– “In The Quiet and The Dark”
A Sea to Sea Production commissioned by CBC, 44 min. 0n CBC Gem, Featured on CBC Television Oct 7, 2023. For some background, related interviews, view Morning File (Hfx Examiner) for Sep 19, 2023: In the Quiet and the Dark: “New documentary on the people trying to save eastern hemlocks from total devastation”; also CBC Mainstreet for Oct 6, 2023 in which CBC’s Alex Mason spoke with Nance Ackerman, the film’s director.