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The hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) has been identified in the District of Lunenburg, affecting the municipality's hemlock trees. The region's rich forests and numerous waterways make it an important area for monitoring and managing HWA because of the ecological and environmental significance of hemlock trees. The District of Lunenburg's parks are home to numerous hemlocks and serve as cherished spaces for residents and visitors alike. These parks provide vital opportunities for recreation, social connection, and outdoor enjoyment.
90%- 95% mortality rate among Eastern Hemlocks within 4-15 years.
Phase one: Park Surveying
Surveying is now complete on municipally-owned park lands.
Park surveys complete:
Miller Point Peace Park, 13941 Nova Scotia Trunk 3, Dayspring.
M.A.R.C, 33 Leary Fraser Road, Dayspring.
Pine Grove Outdoor Play Park, 72 Charlie Ln, Pine Grove.
Wiles Lake, 3270 NS-325, Wileville.
River Ridge Common, 4668 Highway 10, Pinehurst.
Phase two: Closure and treatment schedule
Pine Grove Park Closed from Tuesday, July 14, until Thursday, July 16.
Wiles Lake Park Closed from Tuesday, July 14, until Thursday, July 16.
Miller Point Peace Park Closed from Wednesday, July 16, until Friday, July 17
For the safety of park users, pets, and workers, please do not enter closed treatment areas during treatment or within 24 hours after treatment is complete. Please ensure children and pets remain outside closed areas until the parks have reopened. Signs and barriers will be placed at the parks during the closures. Please follow all posted instructions.
Treatment dates are weather-dependent and may change. Updates will be shared if schedule changes are made.
The hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) has been identified in the District of Lunenburg, affecting the municipality's hemlock trees. The region's rich forests and numerous waterways make it an important area for monitoring and managing HWA because of the ecological and environmental significance of hemlock trees. The District of Lunenburg's parks are home to numerous hemlocks and serve as cherished spaces for residents and visitors alike. These parks provide vital opportunities for recreation, social connection, and outdoor enjoyment.
90%- 95% mortality rate among Eastern Hemlocks within 4-15 years.
Phase one: Park Surveying
Surveying is now complete on municipally-owned park lands.
Park surveys complete:
Miller Point Peace Park, 13941 Nova Scotia Trunk 3, Dayspring.
M.A.R.C, 33 Leary Fraser Road, Dayspring.
Pine Grove Outdoor Play Park, 72 Charlie Ln, Pine Grove.
Wiles Lake, 3270 NS-325, Wileville.
River Ridge Common, 4668 Highway 10, Pinehurst.
Phase two: Closure and treatment schedule
Pine Grove Park Closed from Tuesday, July 14, until Thursday, July 16.
Wiles Lake Park Closed from Tuesday, July 14, until Thursday, July 16.
Miller Point Peace Park Closed from Wednesday, July 16, until Friday, July 17
For the safety of park users, pets, and workers, please do not enter closed treatment areas during treatment or within 24 hours after treatment is complete. Please ensure children and pets remain outside closed areas until the parks have reopened. Signs and barriers will be placed at the parks during the closures. Please follow all posted instructions.
Treatment dates are weather-dependent and may change. Updates will be shared if schedule changes are made.
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Do you care about hemlocks in Nova Scotia?
Join us for an informative discussion on hemlock tree conservation efforts in our region, where you’ll learn everything you need to know about the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA). The session will be held at the DesBrisay Museum followed by a walk around the Duck Pond to observe these invasive pests in real time.
The session will be led by representatives and staff from the NS Hemlock initiative, Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute, Town of Bridgewater, and Municipality of the District of Lunenburg Hemlock Conservation Project team who will be available to answer any questions you may have.
Saturday, March 1, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
DesBrisay Museum, 130 Jubilee Road, Bridgewater.
Hot tea & coffee available
FREE!
Do you care about hemlocks in Nova Scotia?
Join us for an informative discussion on hemlock tree conservation efforts in our region, where you’ll learn everything you need to know about the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA). The session will be held at the DesBrisay Museum followed by a walk around the Duck Pond to observe these invasive pests in real time.
The session will be led by representatives and staff from the NS Hemlock initiative, Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute, Town of Bridgewater, and Municipality of the District of Lunenburg Hemlock Conservation Project team who will be available to answer any questions you may have.
