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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
🌿 One week left to share your feedback on the Anderton riverbank.We've heard from many residents already, and there's still time to add your voice.Review three conceptual design options for restoring the riverbank along Anderton Avenue and tell us what you think.📅 Survey closes August 10.👉 Take the survey: courtenay.ca/anderton-restorationThe conceptual design phase of the project is funded by the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness through the Disaster Resilience Innovation Funding program.
🌿 One week left to share your feedback on the Anderton riverbank.We've heard from many residents already, and there's still time to add your voice.Review three conceptual design options for restoring the riverbank along Anderton Avenue and tell us what you think.📅 Survey closes August 10.👉 Take the survey: courtenay.ca/anderton-restorationThe conceptual design phase of the project is funded by the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness through the Disaster Resilience Innovation Funding program.
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Category Archives: Plants and fungi
Big laughing gym at Seal Bay
From an email by Jocie to the Botany Group on October 24. There are some spectacular displays of “big laughing gym”, also known as “western jumbo gym” (Gymnopilus ventricosus) at Seal Bay Park. You can find it about 3/4 of … Continue reading
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Lobsters and corals
From an email by Jocie to the Botany Group on October 23. Lobsters & corals bring to mind sea creatures, but these are actually just strange, exotic-looking fungi! My Mom, Betty, and I were having a great time looking at … Continue reading
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Greens, blues and purples (Alison’s fungi notes, part 3)
Note by Alison M. to the Botany Group, distributed by Jocie on October 20. Notes on shades of green, blue and purple in gilled mushrooms Still in the category of gilled shrooms, shades of greens and blues are not commonly found … Continue reading
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Coral fungi
From an email by Jocie to the Botany Group on October 17. There are many coral fungi fruiting just now…this is a strangely beautiful group of fungi, often arising mysteriously from the forest duff. Amazing! Corals, often in the genera Ramaria or Clavulina, are characterized … Continue reading
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Cowichan native flora presentation and walk
Members of Comox Valley Nature (and others) may be interested in a native flora presentation and walk to be held in the Duncan area on October 29. This event will be led by Genevieve Singleton who is a friend of … Continue reading
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More notes on fungi and slime moulds
From an email by Jocie to the Botany Group on October 14. A few things: Here is a link from Mandy for an article in the Guardian that explains the importance of fungi. Alison has provided us with an excellent handout which … Continue reading
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Apricot jelly, anyone?
From an email by Jocie to the Botany Group on October 10. Here are some photos and notes from Alison M. about the lovely apricot jelly fungus. Alison’s notes I’d like to add these photos of Tremiscus helvelloides, which would I … Continue reading
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Weird random fungi (and a slime)
From an email by Jocie to the Botany Group on October 9. The fun of fungi is never knowing what will turn up from one year to the next…every year I seem to find fungi that are new to me. … Continue reading
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More lichens!
From an email by Jocie to the Botany Group on October 2. Sharon N. sent in these lovely lichen pics from Miracle Beach Park. [Click photo to enlarge.] I think this is one of the beard lichens (in the genus … Continue reading
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Rare lichen
Note by Alison M. to the Botany Group, distributed by Jocie on October 2. Sticta limbata This is a lichen Loys found on the aging fibreglass “window” on our garage, about 100 feet from the house. Amazing what is right … Continue reading
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