Ecosystems on the edge � Restoring coastal sand ecosystems on Sidney Island

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Tuesday, November 20th, 2018
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM

BOTANY NIGHT Victoria Natural History Society (This is a change to talk previously scheduled)

Ecosystems on the edge – Restoring coastal sand ecosystems on Sidney Island

Sidney Spit, in Gulf Islands National Park Reserve, protects a significant example of rare coastal sand ecosystem.  In recent times, introduced invasive plants, such as Scotch broom and European beach grass, have crowded out the native species and stabilised the shifting sands, threatening this rare ecosystem.  In 2016, Parks Canada initiated a project to restore a portion of coastal sand ecosystem on Sidney Spit, by removing invasive plants with the help of dedicated volunteers, augmenting rare plant populations, and enhancing visitor facilities and learning opportunities. Speaker: Pippa Lawn