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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: Shoreline clean-up with Project Watershed, Sunday, October 11th 2015
Changed from Oct 10th to 11th Sunday, October 11th . (Club/Public event). Shoreline clean-up with Project Watershed. The CVN cleanup will take place at the AirPark, Meet by the Park Café at 10.00 a.m.Bring sturdy gloves, and clothing appropriate to the … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Ruth Masters Park, Saturday, January 30th 2016
Saturday, January 30th. (Club walk). Ruth Masters Park. Meet at 9:00AM on 1st Street at the Rotary Riverside Trail. Leader: Loys Maingon.
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Upcoming Walk: Little River Park, Saturday, January 23rd 2016
Saturday, January 23rd. (Club walk). Little River Park. Meet at 9:30AM at park entrance on Wilkinson Road off Ellenor Road (near Comox to Powell River ferry terminal). Leader: Loys Maingon.
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Upcoming Walk: Miracle Beach, Saturday, January 16th 2016
Saturday, January 16th. (Club walk). Miracle Beach. Meet at 9:00AM at Courtenay Country Market. Leader:
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Upcoming Walk: Boyle Point, Denman Island, Saturday January 9th 2016
Saturday January 9th. (Club event). Boyle Point, Denman Island. Meet at 9:00AM at Buckley Point parking (where the ferry departs) – west of the road. Car pool on ferry. Lunch on Denman. Leader: Loys Maingon.
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Upcoming Walk: Courtenay estuary, Saturday, December 19th 2015
Saturday, December 19th . (Club walk). Courtenay estuary. Meet at Millard Creek Park at Millard Road (Sandpiper Drive) at 9:30AM. Leader: Loys Maingon.
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Upcoming Walk: Mud Bay/Fanny Bay, Saturday, December 12th 2015
Saturday, December 12th . Christmas Bird Count begins and continues through to January 4 – this walk and the next may be revised if there are time conflicts. (Club walk). Mud Bay/Fanny Bay. FBI for lunch. Meet at Harmston at … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Brooklyn Creek Park, Saturday, December 5th 2015
Saturday, December 5th . (Club walk). Brooklyn Creek Park. Meet at 9:00AM at Pritchard and Dogwood in Comox. Leader: Loys Maingon.
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Upcoming Walk: Bear Creek Park, Sunday, November 29th 2015
Sunday, November 29th . (Club Walk). Bear Creek Park. Meet at Courtenay Country Market at 9:00AM. Leader: Loys Maingon.
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Upcoming Walk: Kye Bay, Sunday, November 22nd 2015
Sunday, November 22cd . (Club Walk). Kye Bay. Meet at the Home Depot parking lot opposite North Island College and near the traffic lights at 9:00AM or at the Kye Bay parking lot at 9:15AM. Leader: Loys Maingon.
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