APPENDIX
A: DETAILED WORKPLAN
invasive alien species
management and education project at wye marsh provincial wildlife area
friends of the wye marsh inc.
adrian philpot, (705)
526-7809 ext. 212, program@wyemarsh.com
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Target Location(s) (Province/Territory)
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Timing |
Goal |
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Ontario |
Start Date: |
End Date: |
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January 15, 2007 |
August
31, 2007 |
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Species Common Name |
Species Latin Name |
Status (Invasive Alien
Plant, Noxious weed, plant pests) |
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Common
reed grass |
Phragmites
australis |
Invasive
Alien Plant* |
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Glossy
buckthorn |
Rhamnus
frangula |
Invasive
Alien Plant |
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Pathway name: |
Status: |
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Use of
Common Reed Grass as an ornamental/ground stabilization plant, deliberate
introduction by people for these purposes |
Occurring |
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Spread of
seeds by wind/water/animal from established populations Glossy Buckthorn
& Common Reed Grass |
Occurring |
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Accidental
spread of cut sections of rhizome/root by soil transportation from other
infested sites (for construction, etc) (Common Reed Grass) |
Occurring |
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Species
invasion to areas of disturbance, such as high visitor use areas within
National and Provincial Wildlife Areas (Glossy Buckthorn) |
Occurring |
The Recipient agrees to
undertake the following activities, in the timeframe indicated. The progress
and successful completion of these activities, and accomplishments made under
them, will be measured by selected Performance Indicators from the Reporting
Template of Appendix D.
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Activity Type (i.e.
outreach, education) |
Anticipated Activity
Result |
Start Date / End Date |
Estimated % of IASPP
Contribution |
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Project Activity
Description |
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PHASE 1 |
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Creation
of general public educational material; brochures, posters, interactive
display, resource library and Traveling Display “traveling display” |
Education/Prevention: Increased awareness
of invasive species by the general public |
Jan. 15 –
Mar. 31 2007 |
86% |
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Creation
of a system for the general public to report sightings, through a website
link and hotline |
Monitoring
and Detection: Inventory of invasive
species for stewardship research. Resource for the general public to access
information |
Jan. 15 –
Mar. 31 2007 |
0% |
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Research
of removal/control systems Research into rate of spread and successful
removal techniques |
Management/Control:
Development and implementation of a method of control and eradication
suitable to the area and habitats in question, while having a minimal impact
on the surrounding environment |
Jan. 15 –
Mar. 31 2007 |
14% |
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TOTAL
PHASE 1 |
100% |
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PHASE 2 |
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Provide
two annual field courses designed to educate teachers, group leaders, and
industry professionals. |
Education/Prevention,
Management/Control: Creation of a
network of informed citizens |
Apr. 1 –
Aug 31 2007 |
16% |
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Quarterly
Workshops: Provide a (4) quarterly series of public and youth group workshops
designed to educate through information and active field work |
Education/Prevention,
Management/Control: Increased
awareness of invasive species.
Develop a public workforce for a management application. |
Apr. 1 –
Aug 31 2007 |
16% |
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Develop
and deliver curriculum based school programs on invasive species |
Education/Prevention: Increased awareness of school children on
invasive species and the impact they have on the environment |
Apr. 1 –
Aug 31 2007 |
22% |
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Physical
removal and management: Removal of species from affected areas replacement
with native species |
Management/Control: Preservation of marsh, fen, and forest
ecosystems and the species that rely on these ecosystems. |
Apr. 1 –
Aug 31 2007 |
22% |
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Distribution
of educational materials: Continue
distributing informational brochures, posters, bookmarks |
Education/Prevention: Increased awareness of invasive species in
Southern Georgian Bay area |
Apr. 1 –
Aug 31 2007 |
8% |
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Monitoring
of control sites: Monitoring of areas where invasives have been removed and
test plots |
Monitoring/Detection: Determine success rate and modify methods
if necessary |
Apr. 1 –
Aug 31 2007 |
16% |
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Total Phase 2: |
100 % |
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5.1 Detailed description
Please provide a detailed description of
your project in plain language. Describe objectives, methods used, staffing,
target audiences etc.
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PHASE 1 – January 15, 2007 to March 31, 2007 Objective: To educate the general public on the
problems associated with invasive species, identification, the pathways of
introduction, and what they can do to help. Invasive
Species Awareness Plan: 1.0
Regional
and Province Wide Awareness 1.1
Travel
Display To
develop a display (back-drop) specifically on invasive species to compliment
the current Wye Marsh exhibit for use at trade shows such as the Cottage Life
Show and other appropriate events.
The display will focus on identification, pathways of introduction,
and how the general public can help manage invasive species. 1.2
Brochures
and posters Brochures
and posters in various forms are to be developed with the goals of informing
the general public on the problems associated with invasive species,
identification of invasive species through photos and descriptions, pathways
of introduction, and what the public can do to help. Brochures will also provide information on
upcoming workshops and availability of resources. Brochures will be printed in four forms. 1) 8.5” X 11” three fold page; 2) 4” x 5”
¼ page double sided hand out; 3) 8.5” X 1.5” bookmark; 4) 3.5” X 2” fridge
magnet. Posters will be printed in
two forms: 1) 8.5” X 11” one sided;
2) 16” X 21” one sided. See appendix
4. All resources will be printed in
English and French. (See attached samples) 1.3 Website information Two
avenues of information. 1) The
creation of an information page link with the website of the Wye Marsh
Wildlife Centre’s homepage (www.wyemarsh.com)
including general information on invasive species, pictures, journal articles
and references, current research, what the public can do to help, and the
schedule of workshops and related events at the Wye marsh. 2) The creation of a website link database
for users to access world wide information on invasive species. 1.4
Website Reporting A
creation of an interactive sightings reporting page link within the Website
of the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre (www.wyemarsh.com)
allowing users to submit information of sightings to a database using GPS
coordinates. This database will be
monitored and information is to be shared on a province wide basis, allowing
users to view the problem of invasive species in a provincial context clearly
and easily. 1.5 Hotline reporting The Wye
Marsh Wildlife Centre would open its phone lines to receive reported
sightings within Ontario. GPS
coordinates provided by the general public are then to be entered on the
interactive website reporting map.
Information would be recorded and archived for later investigation and
analysis. 1.6
Youth Group Against Invasion Working
in conjunction with the Wye Marsh Jr. Naturalists program and the Wye Marsh
Scouts, the Youth Against Invasion group will be formed to meet and discuss
the problems associated with invasive species in Ontario. The Wye Marsh’s stewardship team will lead
quarterly workshops specially designed to educate and get the youth of Ontario
interested and into the field to aid in management opportunities. All members will be expected to enter an
invasive species project into the annual Wye Marsh Science Fair. 1.7
Resource Library and Materials To
promote the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre as an environmental resource centre, a
specialized invasive species section will be added to the resource library
that is currently being created.
Visitors will be encouraged to examine information, and will be able
to request a staff member form the stewardship team to interview and discuss
their findings further. Science fair
projects from the youth group will also be displayed for reference. Phase 2 – April 1, 2007 to August 31, 2007 Objective: To research, record, and manage the
problem of invasive species utilizing Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre’s Stewardship
Committee staff and the general public as an effective workforce. To effectively continue ongoing
public education. Research and Management
Methodology Research Research
is required for the following reasons:
Monitoring
Adequate follow-up and monitoring are necessary for all methods of
control, given that it is possible for both target species to spread by means
of re-sprout from cut or damaged stems and rhizome/root systems. One site
where control methods specific to Glossy
Buckthorn (Rhamnus frangula) are not yet needed is in “Fen B”
(site 4b). However, monitoring is required to watch for the onset of
alien species invasion. Also necessary is long-term, continuous monitoring of
areas replanted with native plant species, which will allow researchers to
fully gage the success of the program being implemented. Invasive
Species Awareness Plan (phase 2) 2.0 Regional
and Province Wide Awareness Plan (phase 2): 2.1 Curriculum Based School
Program The creation
of a curriculum based Invasive Alien Species Studies program would
effectively compliment the vast number of programs currently offered at Wye Marsh. 15,000 students enter this facility for an engaging day of
programs that are both grade and curriculum specific. An Invasive Alien Species Studies section
will be integrated as a specialized section of many existing programs. A one-day course would be developed to
target the curriculum of grades 3, 7, and 9 meeting the expectation of the
Ontario Ministry of Education. These programs would include education about,
and the problems with invasive species, current research and management,
field time managing a species, and what the public can do to help. 2.2
Field
courses for professionals By
educating the educators, industry professionals, and group leaders
themselves, invasive species knowledge and defense can easily expand well
beyond our physical region. Two
workshops per year will be organized and presented by the Wye Marsh
Stewardship team aimed at educating those with leadership roles with advanced
information and in depth research and management techniques. These workshops will be marketed to school
teachers, leaders from groups like Boy Scouts and Girl Guides of Canada, and
industry professionals such as nursery owners and landscapers. The goal is to raise awareness of
identification, pathways of introduction and what the public can do to manage
existing invasive species. 2.3
Public
Information and Management Workshops Invasive
species workshops will run in conjunction with the Wye Marsh Caring for
Nature Workshop series. Hosted by Wye
Marsh stewardship staff and local biologists, invasive species workshops will
be offered to the community, partner organizations, and local social clubs
and groups. Workshops will focus on identification, pathways of introduction,
what the participants can do to help, and physical management. Run quarterly, the program goal is to
utilize the public as an effective tool in physical management of invasive
species in Southern Georgian Bay. 2.4
Interactive
Display Centre The Wye
Marsh Wildlife Centre’s display hall is visited by 45,000 people annually
from all over Ontario, Canada and beyond.
This area currently houses native reptiles and amphibians, taxidermy
animal displays, an active beehive, and more. The addition of an invasive species interactive display
including back board information, life size live models of the invasive
species, signage and brochures would compliment the overall theme and goals
of the display hall.
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Have Federal Government
contributions been secured to fund a portion of the budget for this project?
Yes/No – please write in Yes
or No in the brackets ( no )
If yes, please list below.
Federal Contributions
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Name of Organization
or Agency |
$ Value of Cash |
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invasive alien species
management and education project at wye marsh provincial wildlife area
friends of the wye marsh inc.
adrian philpot, (705)
526-7809 ext. 212, program@wyemarsh.com
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Cash Flow
Forecast – Project Title |
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Start
Date: January 15, 2007 |
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End Date: August 31, 2007 |
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Phases: |
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2 |
3 (if applicable) |
4 (if applicable) |
Total |
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Starting: |
January 15, 2007 |
April 1, 2007 |
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Ending: |
March 31, 2007 |
August 31, 2007 |
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IASPP Funds |
9000 |
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9200 |
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Midland
Penetang Field Naturalists |
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1540 |
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1540 |
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Ducks
Unlimited |
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100 |
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100 |
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Ministry
of Natural Resources |
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200 |
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200 |
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Wye Marsh
Junior Naturalists |
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960 |
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960 |
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Wye Marsh
Wildflower Gardeners |
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400 |
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400 |
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Wye Marsh
Wildlife Centre |
1250 |
2040 |
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1460 |
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