balsam fir – K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre and Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens

December 3, 2024

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Welcoming the holiday season with native plants

Today the K.C. Irving Centre was bustling as we decorated our balsam fir tree. Our Friends of the Acadian Forest volunteer group was the lead in decorating the tree, and they also brought festive cheer with decorated cookies to share! Dr. Zoë...
October 4, 2023

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Climate Change & Balsam Fir Trees: Collaborative Research with the Christmas Tree Council of Nova Scotia and the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre

The Christmas Tree Council of Nova Scotia (CTCNS) represents over 300 Christmas tree growers who manage approximately 15,000 acres, primarily of Balsam fir. The CTCNS is committed to an active climate change adaptation strategy that includes the development and production of Balsam...