How new EAB rules affect wood businesses

Firewood Dealer and Wood User
Emerald Ash Borer Information Session

EAB Strikes! Learn how new regulations will affect your wood business

New regulations have been imposed on the City of Winnipeg to slow the spread of the deadly Emerald Ash Borer, but how will the new rules affect you and your wood business?

EAB restrictions are new to Manitoba, so to help answer your questions, the Woodlot Association of Manitoba, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Manitoba Sustainable Development (Forestry) and the City of Winnipeg (Forestry) are hosting an up-coming information session. Learn how to deal with EAB and the regulatory impacts from the experts.

AGENDA

1:00 – 1:15 Introductory Remarks
1:15 – 1:45 Biology, History, Signs and Symptoms of EAB

1:45 – 2:15 CFIA’s Regulation of the City of Winnipeg

2:15 – 2:30 Coffee
2:30 – 3:00 City of Winnipeg Update

3:00 – 3:30 MB Sustainable Development Update
3:30 – 4:00 Q&A

Admission is free. Please register here.

Dates & Times

Monday, March 19, 2018
1 - 4 p.m.

Location

Norwood Community Centre
87 Walmer St., Winnipeg

Contact Person
Sheilla Jones
Registration Phone Number
204-788-0622
Registration Email
wameditor@shaw.ca
Registration Website
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eab-info-session-for-wood-businesses-tickets-43761937132