Many forest pests, like bark beetles and spruce budworms, overwinter in their larval or pupal stages. Proactive steps during the off-season can make all the difference in reducing pest impact and promoting forest resilience come spring. Photo Cred: Natural Resources Canada

It's Squirrel Appreciation Day! 🐿️ Let's celebrate their parkour skills and vital role in our ecosystem. By eating and excreting mushroom spores, squirrels help decompose organic matter and support plant growth. #SquirrelsAreCoolerThanYouThink #ForestHealth #Forestry

Start getting ready for the upcoming forestry season. Whether you're a seasoned expert or just starting out, the Foray Technical Manual is your ultimate guide to success. Download your digital copy today: valentbiosciences.com/foresthealth/f… #ForestHealth #Forestry #Foray #ForayManual

The SERG-I annual meeting is happening next week! It's the perfect opportunity to learn more and connect on forest pest management research initiatives from across Canada. Which topics or discussions are you most interested in hearing? (serginternational.org)

Spring is coming! Don’t forget to calibrate your equipment before applications begin—precision is key in forest pest management! Need help? Check out Section 4 of the Foray Technical Manual for calibration tips. valentbiosciences.com/foresthealth/f… #foresthealth #Forests #SeasonPrep #Foray

Foray is produced at Valent BioSciences' cutting-edge facility in Osage, Iowa, then packaged and shipped to customers to support their spring programs. Learn more by watching this video: youtu.be/XsKkcE37nJU?si… #Foray #ForestHealth #Forestry

U.S. forests are under threat from invasive species, but many are privately owned, making control efforts difficult. A new @IllinoisACES study explores how landowner motivations impact invasive species management. Read more: sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/… #ForestHealth #Forestry

Jacques Régnière has dedicated over 40 years to protecting our forests! One of his major contributions to forest management is BioSIM, a powerful tool that predicts insect development and assesses climate risks. Learn more about Jacques by visiting here: publichealthlandscape.com/2024/11/04/jac…

Winter is the perfect time for tree pruning! With insects and diseases dormant, fresh cuts are less vulnerable. Learn more about proper pruning from BartlettTreeExperts bartlett.com/blog/winter-tr…. #foresthealth #forestry #treepruning

The Foray migration begins! Railcars are rolling out from Osage, Iowa, on their 1,300+ mile journey to Quebec City for the Spruce Budworm program! #ForestHealth #Forestry #Foray #SpruceBudworm SOPFIM

Today is the International Day of Forests! Watch our film, Protecting Earth's Lungs, to learn why important are forests, what is attacking and what can be done to protect them. Watch now: youtube.com/watch?v=Bv_hvn… #InternationalDayOfForests #ForestHealth #ProtectingEarthsLungs

**Forest Health Spotlight - SOPFIM** Meet the Société de protection des forêts contre les insectes et maladies (SOPFIM) - a non-profit organization that’s been working to keep the forests of Quebec healthy since 1990. Watch our short video to learn more! SOPFIM

This Earth Month, let's give back to the planet. Join the One Tree Planted movement and plant a tree this spring. Every tree counts. Watch the video and learn more: youtu.be/a6cn9mtDJq0?si… #forests #forestry #ProtectOurHome #ForestHealth

Aerial spray programs have begun using Foray and Mimic to target the spongy moth, & at the same time, preparations are ramping up for Spruce Budworm treatments to safeguard conifer stands in Canada & Northern Maine. To learn more, visit valentbiosciences.com/foresthealth

Tropics lost 6.7M hectares of rainforest in 2024 — 18 football fields/min. That’s an 80% jump from 2023, driven by fires and El Niño. The result? 3.1 GT of CO₂ emissions. Read the full release: wri.org/news/release-g… #ForestHealth #Forests #Forestry #ClimateChange

Wildfires impact more than forests - they threaten public health & community resilience. The latest Public Health Landscape dives into firestorms, featuring a top USFS fire scientist & an artist turning wildfire aftermath into art. Read: publichealthlandscape.com Public Health Landscape

The spruce budworm outbreak continues to challenge forest health across Quebec. Fortunately, SOPFIM is leading a well-coordinated response with advanced aerial treatments to mitigate impact and protect one of Canada’s most valuable natural resources. #ForestHealth

Spring 2025 leaf defoliator protection programs have wrapped up across North America. These efforts are vital as defoliating insects can cause serious harm to our forests, affecting tree health, biodiversity, and ecosystem balance. Awareness and action make a difference!

New “firescape” maps from the USDA Forest Service show 9 regions in the Southeast where wildfire risk, social vulnerability & forest conditions overlap. Learn more here: research.fs.usda.gov/srs/articles/m…

Our Forest Health team just wrapped up Aerial Pesticide Application Training with Dairyland Aviation ✈️🌲 Hands-on learning in forestry aerial applications = stronger tools to protect forests, ecosystems & public health. #ForestHealth #Forestry #AviationTraining