Tag: Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

  • Ontario Can’t Afford To Not Win War On Phragmites

    Ontario Can’t Afford To Not Win War On Phragmites

    Phragmites is likely the largest invasive plant threat facing Ontario today. It has taken over our wetlands, invaded our ditches and can get a foothold just about anywhere. It’s the monster that keeps coming back – we can’t let our guard down. Phragmites was first found locally in the Long Point wetlands 20 years ago.…

  • Barrett: Ontario Invasive Species Act Still Needs More Work

    Barrett: Ontario Invasive Species Act Still Needs More Work

    When sea lamprey became entrenched in the Great Lakes, the impact on native fish was tremendous. Decades later, we are still battling lamprey, but Asian carp are waiting at the door with ramifications that will make lamprey look tame. Fallout on ecosystems and native species is often severe, and sometimes irreversible. The damage Asian carp…