HWA + Citizen Science
Thursday, March 29, 2018 | |
| If you see snowy, cotton-like growths, call 902-536-1022 / photo : Matt Smith |
What's the big deal about Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA)?
- it doesn't have any predators so once established there's no natural controls
- it spreads very easily -- by wind, birds, by humans transporting wood
- it has a track record of wiping out entire Hemlock forests
What does it mean for Nova Scotia?
- the short answer is we don't know how it will progress
- first discovered in South Western Nova Scotia summer 2017
- Hemlocks are well established across the province
- trying to determine the extent of infestation
Why should I care about Hemlock?
- it has some commercial value
- it is our oldest living tree and very important in the forest
- if you fish ... it shades streams and rivers to keep the water cooler and healthier for fish
- if you hunt ... hemlock groves are important habitat for wintering deer
- if you are a naturalist ... important nesting habitat for birds
- If you see a snowy, cotton-like growth on Hemlocks anywhere in the province, try and get a picture and call 902.536.1022
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