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Buffer Zones: What are they, and why are they important?

Buffer zones are one of the most underappreciated and endangered parts of Prince Edward Island’s watersheds and ecosystems. Buffer zones, sometimes called strips or riparian zones, are the division between agricultural fields and watersheds, usually measuring 15 metres between the streambed and the field. Crops that are being harvested are also required to have 10Continue reading “Buffer Zones: What are they, and why are they important?”

Ticks: How to spot, manage, and treat ticks and their bites.

Ticks. Those tiny, parasitic arachnids that latch onto you and feed on your blood. We’ve all heard of them, but how much do you really know about them? There are many misconceptions about ticks. Here, you can learn about them and their anatomy, how to avoid them, where you can find them, how to removeContinue reading “Ticks: How to spot, manage, and treat ticks and their bites.”