MANAGING AND IMPROVING UPLAND/LOWLAND HABITAT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PRIVATE LANDOWNERS

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LONG POINT REGION WATERSHED, ON — Long Point Region Conservation Authority has received funding from the Invasive Species Action Fund through the Invasive Species Centre to control invasive species, specifically Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA), in partnership with private landowners.

Inventorying, monitoring, pre-treatment and treatment of HWA has been completed in Coppens/Ferris/Armstrong Tracts, Hay Creek Conservation Area, Rugienis Tract, Harvey Tract, Haldimand Conservation Area, Jackson Tract and Hobbitstee Refuge.

The funding will help maintain the health of the Long Point Region watershed’s forests by facilitating on the-ground management and monitoring of the invasive species to preserve the wellbeing of the natural area while promoting and protecting Species at Risk.

Associated Links:
https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/take-action/invasive-species-action-fund/

For more information, please contact:
Jessica King, Social Media & Marketing Associate
519-842-4242 ext. 227
jking@lprca.on.ca