New signs have been posted at trailheads in Lower Sackville and Windsor Junction to raise awareness about Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA). Trail users are encouraged to learn how to help prevent its spread.
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Bennery Brook 2024 Stream Restoration
This summer, SWEPS restored 208 meters of Bennery Brook through digger log installation, thalweg development, and debris removal to improve fish habitat and flow. Despite setbacks from storm washouts and highway runoff, the team observed a return of trout, Kingfishers, and other species—an encouraging sign of ecological recovery in this once-damaged stream system.
SWEPS highlights the growing threat of Beech Leaf Disease, now confirmed in Nova Scotia. The post outlines what’s known so far and why protecting American Beech trees matters to the local ecosystem.
