Tag: Invasive Species
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Why is that a rule?
Excessive noise. Transporting firewood. Have you ever wondered why certain rules exist? Thought, research, and science go into the laws and policies that cover provincial parks and conservation reserves. And it helps to understand the rationale. Today, we’re sharing the logic behind a few of the rules our visitors ask us about most frequently:
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Invasive species in our parks: what's your role?
In today’s post, Amy Hall, a resource management group leader, gets us up to speed on invasive species, and shares some of the great prevention work happening at Pinery Provincial Park. It’s Invasive Species Awareness Week! No matter what role you play in parks, you are an essential part of preventing the spread of invasive…
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Hiking the trails with your dog
Today’s post comes from our friends at the Invasive Species Centre. The beauty of a hike does not need to be enjoyed alone; your dog can be a great companion as you adventure through your favourite park. Do it well by planning before stepping foot, or paw, on the trail.
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Don’t dump that yard waste!
You’ve finished cleaning up your yard and now have a pile of branches and leaves to dispose of. Sending organic materials to the dump may cost you money and increases the amount of methane released into the atmosphere.* Wouldn’t it make sense to take it to a local green space to decompose naturally? While we…
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Invader alert! Help us stop the Spiny Waterflea!
This blog comes from Algonquin Provinical Park’s team of biologists and ecologists. Algonquin is a stronghold of headwaters. Most of our lakes are fed by cold, clean water that bubbles up from the ground. That water flows out of the park and feeds countless lakes and streams in southern Ontario. One of the goals in…
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The dos and don'ts of using live bait in provincial parks
Ontario is home to more than 250,000 lakes, thousands of kilometres of streams and rivers, and more than 150 species of fish. There are endless fishing opportunities at Ontario Parks, and dropping a line is a great way to connect with and learn about nature. From Lake Trout to Brook Trout, Walleye to Northern Pike,…
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Meet the invaders
Invasive species are among the greatest threats to the survival of Ontario’s native animal and plant life. They are also costly to manage, harmful to international trade, and a risk to human health. Become an Invasive Species Fighter, and help us stop their arrival and spread. Your training begins now…
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How to be a responsible mountain biker
Mountain biking is a great way to exercise and spend time surrounded by nature. It can also have a huge impact on the environment. We know Ontario Parks trails are a favourite among mountain bikers, so we wanted to share some of our best practices to protect where you bike.
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Help prevent Spotted Lanternfly in Ontario
A new invasive species threat is closing in on Ontario, and we’re calling on you (yes, you!) to help keep it at bay. Spotted Lanternfly threatens many of our native tree species, including maples, poplars, pines, and cherries. Grape vines are also susceptible to this pest. We need our community scientists around the province to…