The public is invited to learn more about bugs and their relationship with our province's forests during National Forest Week.

The North Island - Central Coast Natural Resource District, along with north island forestry professionals and the Gate House Community Association, are hosting two free events to increase the public's knowledge of the fascinating bugs that call B.C.'s forests home.

Black Headed budworm presentation

North Island forests are dealing with the harmful effects of the Black Headed budworm. Find out what these and other critters are up to, and the effects they are having on the forests right in your own backyard.

Day: Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012

Time: 7-8:30 p.m.

Location: Gate House Theatre, Port McNeill

Disney matinee movie -A Bug's Life

It's an epic of miniature proportions. The world is a whole different place when looked at through the eyes of an ant. Bring the whole family out for a movie from the fun and tiny perspective.

Day: Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012

Time: 2:30 p.m.

Location: Gate House Theatre, Port McNeill

National Forest Week began in the 1920s as Forest Fire Prevention Week. Renamed in 1967, it has evolved into a celebration of the role forests play in the daily lives of Canadians. This year's theme is Healthy Forests - Healthy Communities, providing an opportunity to celebrate not only our forests but the connection between forests, people and communities.

Media Contact:

Lisa Brown
North Island - Central Coast Natural Resource District
Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations
250 956-5000