1999 North centarl Forest Pest Workshop-Pictures from the field trip and barbecue
DED Elm removal Using a bucket truck to remove a Dutch elm diseased tree. The city of Winnipeg retains a large, valuable population of American elms. The health of this population is maintained by an active sanitation program to remove and destroy diseased elms.
Two large comfortable buses took us to our field stops. Field trip bus ride
Off the buses and into the woods Dwarf Mistletoe on jack pine
Off the buses and into the woods. Dwarf Mistletoe on jack pine significantly affects the health of the trees by causing witches' brooms.
Irene pines explains the results of western gall rust study. Irene pines explains the results of western gall rust study.
Grand Beach is a world class beach along the shores of Lake Winnipeg. Grand Beach is a world class beach along the shores of Lake Winnipeg.
Into the tall grass of Marsh area at Grand Beach But we didn't lose anyone unless they strayed
Into the tall grass of a marsh area at Grand Beach... ... But we didn't lose anyone unless they strayed from the boardwalk.
Field trip dinner Field trip dinner
Hanging around at the barbecue at the Hoedown Saloon.
Field trip yodeller Field trip yodeller
Visiting with Wannita Clayton, who provided the entertainment. The "Yodelling Farmer's Daughter," Wannita Clayton provided a fine performance on the corner stage.
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