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Invasive Species in Mara Meadows

Oxeye Daisy is the most problematic invasive species in Mara Meadows.  Neglected farm fields adjoining the Reserve generate massive quantities of seed which make their way through the meadow, especially along a ditch made by the farmer in an attempt to drain the meadow in the early 1970’s The ecological wardens have been picking the daisies

Friends Board Members at BC Protected Areas Research Forum

On Dec 5- 7,  2011 Four members of the Friends of Ecological reserve attended the BC Protected Areas Research Forum at UBC campus in Vancouver. FoER Board members Mike Fenger and Rick page convened a special  session entitled: Ecological  Reserves Where  do  we  go  from  here?  Management  of  Ecological  Reserves Panelists  Vicky  Husband,  Briony  Penn

Battling Broom on Trial Island ER

By Matt Fairbarns From: THE LOG    FRIENDS OF ECOLOGICAL RESERVES NEWSLETTER SPRING/SUMMER 2010 Trial Island is an ecological gem and hosts a great number of rare species and ecosystems. The upland mead- ows, maintained free of native trees and shrubs by a combina- tion of summer drought and winter winds, support many endangered species including

2007 Invasive Plant Program Annual Report Okanagan Region

The report is the Invasive Plant Program Annual Report for the Okanagan Region and includes inventories of invasive plants, activities undertaken, and recommendations for 2008. Designing and implementing an effective invasive plant program within the Okanagan Region is critical in fulfilling this mission and to ensure the long-term protection of our natural spaces. Invasive plant

Warden’s report -Visit to ER #76 – Fraser River Islands, March 31, 2007

Visit to ER #76 – Fraser River Islands, March 31, 2007 Sunny, but cold day, with temperatures down to 0 degrees overnight in Vancouver, up to about 9 degrees in day. Fresh snow on higher mountains (like Cheam), on top of existing high snowpack. Some wind. Water level low, around 1 metre at Mission. Departed

Okanagan Region Invasive Plant Strategy 2006                  

 Prepared by Judy Millar and Crystal Klym–16 pages 2.0 invasive plant program background ESD, Okanogan region manages 330,791 ha of protected lands. Diverse ecosystems thrive within these lands and include sensitive grasslands, fertile riparian areas, fragile alpine meadows and productive forests these ecosystems, which provide critical habitat for many of British Columbia’s rare and

2006 Invasive Plant Program, Chemical Treatment Okanagan Region

1 Introduction Invasive plants can be found throughout the Okanagan Region, introduced by travel, trade, gardening and agricultural practices. Non-native species introduced to the area are free of the natural predators and pathogens that would otherwise keep their populations in check in their natural habitats. The often aggressive and competitive nature of invasive plant species

Vladimir J. Krajina Ecological Reserve Management Direction Statement 2004

CONTENTS: VLADIMIR J. KRAJINA ECOLOGICAL RESERVE APPROVALS PAGE……………………………………………………………….I INTRODUCTION ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 1 PURPOSE OF THE MANAGEMENT DIRECTION STATEMENT …………………………………………………………………………………. 1 CONTEXT ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 1 ECOLOGICAL RESERVE ATTRIBUTES ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….4 See The complete PDF with excellent maps at:vladimir_krajina_management CONSERVATION……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4 RESEARCH AND EDUCATION …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 6 RECREATION AND COMMERCIAL USE……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………6 OTHER VALUES OF IMPORTANCE…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..7 SIGNIFICANCE IN THE PROTECTED AREAS SYSTEM

Warden’s report -Visit to ER #76 – Fraser River Islands, April 3 2004

Visit to ER #76 – Fraser River Islands, April 3, 2004 sunny, water level low of .6 metres at Mission bridge Launched kayaks (around 11:00 am) from boat launch ramp on Nicomen Island, north side of Fraser. Fairly easy paddle (ferrying) across maybe 4 channels and walked across 3 islands. Landed on large accreting islands