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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: Sunday, Oct 29th 2017, Ruth Masters Greenway
Oct 29, Sunday: Ruth Masters Greenway, Powerhouse Road Entrance Loys will lead a walk through the Ruth Masters Greenway and along the Puntledge River. Meet at Powerhouse Road Park entrance to Ruth Masters Greenway. Entrance is on the east side … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, Oct 21st 2017, Buttle Lake Mushroom Outing
Oct 21, Saturday, Buttle Lake Mushroom Outing, Carpool at Country Market, 8 am Darkis Lake is at the north end of Buttle Lake, along Highway 28, with access via the Buttle Lake Campsite. We will be meeting at the Courtenay … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, Oct 14th 2017, Wood Mountain
Oct 14, Saturday: Wood Mountain, Meet at Harmston Road at 8:30 Loys and Alison will lead the walk up the Wood mountain. This walk is along the site of the former “Forbidden Plateau ski area. This property has recently been … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, Oct. 7th 2017, Nile Creek
Oct 7, Saturday: Nile Creek, Qualicum Bay, Meet at Harmston Road Nile Creek, just north of Qualicum Bay is one of the most popular streams for fly fishing on the east side of Vancouver Island. Per a recent note on … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Sunday, Oct 1st 2017, Battleship Lake Mushroom walk
Oct 1, Sunday: Battleship Lake Mushroom Walk, Mount Washington This is an easy Public Walk that starts with the boardwalks at Paradise meadows, and then climbs an easy 70 meters to Battleship Lake. The total round trip distance is about … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, Sept 23th. 2017, Myra Falls, Buttle Lake
Sept 23, Myra Falls, Buttle Lake Todays’ walk is along Myra Creek, to the Myra Falls near Buttle Lake. This walk is a joint one between Strathcona Wilderness Institute and CVN and is being led by Alicia Korpach from SWI. … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, Sept 16, 2017 : Elk Falls Regional Park and Salmon Run, Campbell River
Sept 16, Saturday: Elk Falls Regional Park and Salmon Run, Campbell River Meet at Courtenay Country Market 5352 North Island Highway to car pool. Campbell River is famous for its salmon runs, and at today’s visit we will be seeing … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday Sept. 9th. 2017, Upper Trent River
Sept. 9th, Saturday, Upper Trent River This walk is explores a stretch of the upper Trent River, from the bottom of the Trent River Canyon. We will be accessing the river from the Inland Highway at a pull-off just north … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday Sep. 2nd. 2017, Pub to Pub Walk
Sept 2nd, Saturday; Pub to Pub Walk is on! The planned Pub to Pub walk will proceed, albeit in the reverse direction. We will start at the Salmon Point Pub end , and take the trail to Oyster River. We … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday Aug 26th. 2017, 9:30 Public Walk Rosewall Creek Provincial Park
Aug 26th, Saturday: Public Walk Rosewall Creek Provincial Park Rosewall Creek is a little used day park south of Fanny Bay. The forest is mostly western hemlock and big leaf maple, and the creek supports a run of Coho salmon. … Continue reading
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