Ongoing research project in Glen Allan Park

RESEARCH PROJECT IN GLEN ALLAN PARK
>>> Updated start date now January 17, 2024

Natural Resources Environmental Technology students from the Nova Scotia Community College will be carrying out a research project beginning January 17, 2024, in Glen Allan Park in Bridgewater.

As part of an inventory, students will be measuring the diameter of hemlock trees, studying tree health, and looking for signs of the invasive Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA).

The data collected will help assess how many trees in Glen Allan Park are affected by the HWA and the extent of the infestation.

Park users can expect to see red or yellow flagging tape tied around some trees during the work - this allows the students to keep track of which trees have been examined. These trees are NOT being marked for cutting. Please do NOT remove any of the flagging tape you may see while using the park.

Glen Allan Park's Storybook Trail will have more information about the HWA for park users to read and some public notices about the ongoing research project will be placed on site as well.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE HEMLOCK WOOLLY ADELGID?
You can learn more about this invasive species at https://www.nshemlock.ca/.