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Dr. Kirk Hillier and a team member bend down tree branches to look for signs of infestation.

Acadia to lead groundbreaking research to save Nova Scotia's hemlocks, mitigate impacts of climate change 

At first glance, the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) – a tiny, aphid-like insect barely bigger than a millimetre – hardly seems threatening. But Nova Scotia’s old-growth hemlock forests, the meal of choice for this insect, are now under significant threat if nothing is done – and the effects of these forests being wiped out would be catastrophic.  

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Why Dr. Allison Walker wants you to put the “i" in “fungi”

Dr. Allison Walker (Biology) says "the world needs more mycologists." Read all about the fascinating work that Acadia's fungal dream team is doing, and find out why you should immerse yourself in the world of fantastic fungi!

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Acadia researchers are tackling climate change

Acadia's researchers are working across the disciplines to fight climate change. At the third annual President's Panel, researchers shared their work for an evening of inspiration and hope for our collective future.

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