This week:The awe of nature is good for your mental healthWhich countries have the most tree cover? Nova Scotia wants to poison a lake to kill off an invasive speciesGetting into nature might benefit your mental health during the pandemic(Nicole Mortillaro/CBC)There's little doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has put a strain on people's mental health . Sturm said that, anecdotally, she's observed people taking greater notice of nature during the pandemic, whether it's watching leaves in a breeze or daily backyard visits from a hummingbird. In addition to the bass, the lake contains native yellow perch, brown bullhead catfish, shiners and minnows. Annual monitoring will be conducted to assess recolonization of native species and restocking will occur if required.

Source: CBC News October 01, 2020 19:52 UTC