Impeed the Reed

The non-native common reed (Phragmites australis) has been called "Canada's worst invasive plant" (Scrivener, 2012). The goal of this project is to "Impede the Reed" by eradicating non-native Phragmites by mechanical method and re-establishing natural shorelines within Georgian Bay Islands National Park (GBINP). GBINP has experienced a 250% growth of this invader since 2010 resulting in a declining trend in the Ecological Integrity(EI) of the park (Roy, 2016). The current level of invasion has been estimated to have altered 20% of Beausoleil Island shoreline (approximately 7.8km and 19Ha) which is worrisome for GBINP's wetlands, critical habitat for many species at risk. The project actions will have a direct benefit to the wetland and shoreline indicators of the Ecological Integrity of the park, including wetlands and turtles at risk.

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This map is for illustrative purposes. The markers represent the approximate locations based on available data. More than one marker may be identified for a given assessment.

 

Latest update

The assessment is in progress.

Key documents

Key documents
Document Number Document Title File Date
1 New Project Being Assessed by Parks Canada - Public Comments Invited 15 June to 15 July. 2020 - June 16, 2020

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Contacts

Georgian Bay Islands National Park
901 Wye Valley Rd., Box 9
Midland, Ontario L4R 4K6
Telephone: 705-527-7200
Fax: 705-526-5939
Email: info.gbi-ibg@pc.gc.ca


  • Location

    • Georgian Bay Islands National Park (Ontario)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Other, not otherwise specified

  • Assessment Status

    In progress

  • Start Date

    2020-06-15

  • Proponent

    Parks Canada

  • Authorities

    • Parks Canada Agency

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    80781

Nearby assessments

..within 200 kilometres
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