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The City of Courtenay is developing a long-term vision for Bill Moore Park and Dogwood Park to guide future improvements. To help guide these decisions, three initial concepts have been developed, and there is an opportunity for you to offer your input.The latest survey on the City website engagecomoxvalley.ca/bill-moore-and-dogwood-park asks for feedback on three concept plans and specifically which concept you prefer. The three concepts present a range of recreation possibilities and there is room on the survey for your comments.Dogwood Park is a 2.32‑hectare nature park featuring mature forested areas, natural habitat and a small wetland. Only Concept A will maintain the intact forest areas in Dogwood Park. Concepts B and C propose increased recreation in the park including an off leash dog park, disc golf course, pump track (a purpose built track for children’s cycling) and nature play areas. While the planners may say that no trees or few trees will be taken down to accommodate this, the under-story will not survive this level of trampling and fragmentation. The trees as well as all the wildlife who now call that area home will disappear over time. For those of us who value this forest, Concept A is the only option that makes sense.Dogwood Park is one of the few islands of green for many, many blocks. It provides habitat for wildlife, shade, retains water and acts as a carbon sink. On the architect's base plan of current conditions it is now characterized as an "underutilized space". The City has heard from sports enthusiasts but not nature lovers. Let them know why you value an intact forest and your connection to it. The survey is open until Sept 15.
The Canadian Coalition for Invasive Plant Regulation (CCIPR) wants the federal government to establish a regulatory body for the horticultural industry and create a national database identifying invasive plants and their risks in different regions. "Even if we don't prohibit them, we need to let the public know when there is potential harm," said CCIPR co-founder Cathy Kavassalis. "We do this on other products, and we should do it on plants too. It's just common sense."In July, Nanaimo council passed a motion to pursue a bylaw amendment restricting the sale of plants on a list maintained by the Invasive Species Council of B.C. A week later, Surrey moved to ban sales by businesses including nurseries, large retail chains and florists. Kavassalis said a problem that could be addressed at higher levels of government is being pushed down to municipalities."These are all patchwork solutions that, in some ways, just waste a lot of resources," she said. The CCIPR says a national database could give provinces, territories, retailers and gardeners a shared source of information about which plants pose risks in different regions. Kavassalis also wants invasive plants removed from shelves or clearly labelled.For more on this story visit www.cbc.ca/news/science/invasive-plants-sale-federal-regulation-9.7312362 or see our link in bio
The Canadian Coalition for Invasive Plant Regulation (CCIPR) wants the federal government to establish a regulatory body for the horticultural industry and create a national database identifying invasive plants and their risks in different regions. "Even if we don't prohibit them, we need to let the public know when there is potential harm," said CCIPR co-founder Cathy Kavassalis. "We do this on other products, and we should do it on plants too. It's just common sense."In July, Nanaimo council passed a motion to pursue a bylaw amendment restricting the sale of plants on a list maintained by the Invasive Species Council of B.C. A week later, Surrey moved to ban sales by businesses including nurseries, large retail chains and florists. Kavassalis said a problem that could be addressed at higher levels of government is being pushed down to municipalities. "These are all patchwork solutions that, in some ways, just waste a lot of resources," she said. The CCIPR says a national database could give provinces, territories, retailers and gardeners a shared source of information about which plants pose risks in different regions. Kavassalis also wants invasive plants removed from shelves or clearly labelled.For more on this story visit www.cbc.ca/news/science/invasive-plants-sale-federal-regulation-9.7312362
The following letter is from Save Our Forests Team - Comox Valley, on the subject of Bear James Park
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Brant Festival Boat Tour
The Nature Trust of BC has news about an upcoming boat tour, part of the Brant Wildlife Festival: · Comox Wildlife Boat Tour Sat. Mar. 21, 1 to 4 p.m. View birds and wildlife with Comox Harbour Charters. The tour … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Qualicum, Mar. 12,2015
Once again, 11 birders went to look for concentrations of waterbirds feeding on herring spawn – and we were successful! We went south to Qualicum Bay, Little Qualicum estuary, and Columbia Beach and had thousands of gulls and seaducks at … Continue reading
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Botany Outing Report: Mar. 9, 2015
Botanists met at the Maingon house on the Tsolum River. The sun came out and we had a nice walk along the river to see the coltsfoot in bloom and lots of leaves of various plants, but no fawn lilies … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Qualicum to Deep Bay, Mar. 5,2015
Today 13 birders went in search of spawning herring and, hopefully, lots of birds. We started at Nile Creek – there were many birds scattered over the waters but no concentrations. We could see several gill netters searching for herring … Continue reading
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YNC Walk: Sunday, March 22nd,1pm – 3pm, Kye Bay Beach
Join the Young Naturalists down at sandy Kye Bay to explore the beach at low tide, and walk along the coastline towards Air Force Beach. We will be looking at the sand flats and tide pools, with creatures such as … Continue reading
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Botany Outing Report: Kitty Coleman Park, Feb. 17, 2015
11 members enjoyed a calm and sunny walk at Kitty Coleman Provincial Park from 10:30 to 12 noon. First, we examined the “Green Shores Treatment” of horizontally placing older rooted trees, anchored by cables to deeply buried rock or concrete, … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Little River Ferry, Feb. 26, 2015
Despite the fog this morning we were able to get in an hour’s birding at the ferry terminal before the drizzle began in earnest. Six birders saw the following 35 species. The highlights being close looks at approximately 40 Long-tailed … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Ship’s Point, Feb. 19, 2015
Thursday Feb. 19th started off with drizzle ending by 10:00 leaving us with an overcast but calm day for a morning of birding at Ship’s Point. Nine birders saw the following 42 species. Highlights were having a good look at … Continue reading
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Guest Speaker: Haida Gwaii, & CVN AGM, Sun. Feb. 15, 2015
As it does every year, Comox Valley will celebrate its 49th Annual General Meeting, with in-house presentations by members of CVN. The main presentation will be about the marine life of Northern Vancouver Island and Haida Gwaii by kayaker and … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Trent Estuary, Jan. 29, 2015
Thirteen birders went to the Trent River Estuary and the Royston Wrecks for a very pleasant morning of birding. Most of us saw or heard 44 species some of the highlights being: Snow Goose, Cooper’s Hawk,Northern Harrier, and Red-winged Blackbirds … Continue reading
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