Fire-proofing your yard this Fall
With climate change, summers in B.C are getting hotter and drier. And with that comes the increasing danger of wildfire. While wildfires are part of the wildland ecosystem—they help to recycle nutrients in the forest, help plants reproduce and create the varied...
Welcome to the World’s Largest Forest
Canada is home to a section of the world’s largest forest in the world – the boreal forest, wrapping around the northern hemisphere. This forest produces much of the air we breathe, influences global climate and creates microclimates. The boreal forest is a spring...
Why Forests Smell Fresh in the Autumn
Have you ever wondered why forests have that rich deep scent in the fall? We’re all thankful for fresh clean air after a summer of wildfires and the resulting smoke and ash fallout, and seasonal changes take place in our forests that make the air sweet and rich. These...