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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
Category Archives: Weekend Walks
Upcoming Walk: Saturday, June 4. 2016: Oyster Bay.
Saturday, June 4: Oyster Bay. Meet at Courtenay Country Market at 9:00AM or at the parking lot at Oyster Bay at 9:30AM.
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, May 28. 2016: Ripple Rock (Campbell River).
Saturday, May 28: Ripple Rock (Campbell River). Meet at Courtenay Country Market on highway 19A at 9:00AM. Pack a light lunch.
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, May 21. 2016: Comox Lake Trail. (Inland).
Saturday, May 21: Comox Lake Trail. (Inland). Meet at Harmston at 9:00AM.
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, May 14. 2016: BC Nature AGM in Comox Valley. No walk.
Saturday, May 14: BC Nature AGM in Comox Valley. No walk.
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday May 7. 2016: Spring Bird Count. No walk.
Saturday May 7: Spring Bird Count. No walk.
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Upcoming Walk: SUNDAY, May 1. 2016 : (PUBLIC WALK) Bird watching at Cumberland Marsh with Cumberland Recreation.
SUNDAY May 1: (PUBLIC WALK) Bird watching at Cumberland Marsh with Cumberland Recreation. Time and place will be publicly announced by Cumberland Recreation. This is free for CVN members. A fee of $10 will be charged by Cumberland to the … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, April 24. 2016 : Fawn Lily Walk – Exhibition Grounds, Courtenay.
Saturday, April 24: Fawn Lily Walk – Exhibition Grounds, Courtenay. Meet at 9:30AM at the Exhibition Grounds parking lot beside the Comox Valley Curling Club on Headquarters Road across from Vanier High School.
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, April 16. 2016. Helliwell Park, Hornby Island.
Saturday, April 16. Helliwell Park, Hornby Island. Meet at the parking lot at the ferry terminal at Buckley Bay for car pooling. Parking lot is on the west side of the coast highway, slightly south of the terminal turn-off. Meet … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, April 9th. 2016. Elk Falls, Campbell River.
Saturday, April 9th. Elk Falls, Campbell River. Meet at Courtenay Country Market at 9:00 AM or at Elk Falls at 9:45AM (to the right off the main highway to Gold River. It is well signed).
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, April 2. 2016: (PUBLIC WALK). Puntledge River from Comox Lake – east side.
Saturday, April 2: (PUBLIC WALK). Puntledge River from Comox Lake – east side. Meet at Harmston at 9:00AM or at Comox Lake at 9:30AM. Meet at the Upper Dam. (Follow Comox Lake Road and turn right at the Rod and … Continue reading
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