The Ontario Invasive Plant Council (OIPC) Supports Re-introduction of Invasive Species Act
(firmenpresse) - PETERBOROUGH, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 11/05/14 -- The Ontario Invasive Plant Council is pleased to support the Government of Ontario and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry upon the re-introduction of the Invasive Species Act.
"Invasive species, their impact and removal costs, detract from Ontario''s economy to the tune of millions of dollars each year", said Iola Price, President of the Ontario Invasive Plant Council. "Recreational trail managers and users find the paths impeded by overgrowths of the invasive shrubs Glossy Buckthorn and Common Buckthorn and by the invasive Dog-strangling Vine. Staff and volunteers spend countless hours and resources to ensure public access to our natural areas. Forest managers must also expend resources to free forests and forestry plantations from of Dog-strangling Vine and Garlic Mustard - both of which can cause extensive ecological and economic damage. And public health authorities are well aware of the problems caused by skin exposure to Giant Hogweed and Wild Parsnip" she noted.
The Ontario Invasive Plant Council looks forward to working with Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry staff as the legislation and regulations move through the House over the coming year.
The Ontario Invasive Plant Council, founded in 2007, provides a coordinated response to the growing threat of invasive plants in Ontario. The OIPC is a multi-sector, non-profit organization made up of representatives from Conservation Authorities, academic institutions, First Nations, private consultants, industry and environmental nongovernment organizations, as well as all levels of government. The Council is committed to collaborative efforts between organizations and citizens in order to more timely and effectively respond to invasive plants.
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Media Contacts: Ontario Invasive Plant Council
Rachel Gagnon
Coordinator
4601 Guthrie Drive
Peterborough, ON, K9J 8L5
1-705-748-6324 x 281
Ontario Invasive Plant Council
Iola Price
President
Ottawa
1-613-746-6145
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Datum: 05.11.2014 - 09:00 Uhr
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