Earlier this year, TSS Scientist in residence, Dr. Ruth Waldick, joined “WTF Friday,” a group on Cortes Island, to discuss climate change, fire risk, and innovative forestry practices. She talked about the impact of traditional logging methods on fire risk and the pathways to reducing wildfire threats in our region. Listen to the entire presentation…

Welcome to the Technical Guide for Practitioners Working in a Coastal Douglas Fir Watershed Download the Guide HERE This guide is designed to provide essential information and methodologies for professionals involved in watershed-level restoration initiatives. The project takes a comprehensive approach, aiming to improve our understanding of the current and historical ecological conditions within the watershed.…

Article first published in the Driftwood on November 16, 2022 Biochar activities heating up on Salt Spring By Robb Magley November 16, 2022 It’s such an elegant solution — and to such relatable island problems — it’s hard to imagine it not catching on.   Over a coffee on a grey afternoon, and still chilled from…