The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) confirmed the presence of hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) in hemlock trees on City of Hamilton and Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) property, located in the forested areas surrounding Churchill Park. Release>> hamilton.ca/city-council/n… #HamOnt

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) is a destructive aphid-like pest that feeds on the base of tree needles, causing needle drop and eventual tree mortality. It poses no threat to humans, animals, bees or other insects. For further info, visit: hamilton.ca/invasivespecies

@cityofhamilton As expected, as we continue to not mitigate climate change and experience one of the warmest winters on record. link.springer.com/article/10.100…