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When:
Wednesday, November 27th, 2024, 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Where:
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Who:
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November 27, 2024
Monthly Meeting Announcement
Ecological Restoration on Trial Island
By Matt Fairbarns botanist and the Chair of The Garry Oak Ecosystems Recovery Team
The Trial Islands have one of the greatest concentration of endangered species in all of Canada. Matt was originally attracted to the islands in 2003 because they provided a relatively protected area for him to conduct his study of demographic trends in a handful of endangered plant species. At the end of each field day he would take a break to clear invasive plants before paddling home. Twenty-one years later that little venture into Scotch Broom removal has become a monster of a project, with funding from the federal government and the Castilleja Conservation Society and considerable volunteer support, particularly from University of Victoria students. Matt continues to pilot new methods of controlling invasive species and has started to consider how future conservation efforts should factor in climate change.
Matt Fairbarns is an aging botanist and the Chair of The Garry Oak Ecosystems Recovery Team. His professional work centres on the biology and conservation of rare plant species in the Pacific Northwest. He also volunteers his time managing a number of ecosystem restoration projects in the Victoria area including on the Trial Islands, Griffin Island and Alpha Islet.
Our meetings start at 7:00pm however, folks that have gear they wish to sell/swap are invited to show up at 6:00pm to set up, doors open for everyone at 6:30pm. We meet at the Garth Homer Centre, 831 Darwin Avenue, off Saanich Road, near Saanich Municipal Hall.
Cost:
There is no cost for this event/clinic
Wednesday, November 27th, 2024, 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Where:
Need directions here? Click here.
Who:
For more information about this Meeting contact:
For information about registration and/or payment contact Meeting Coordinator
Details:
November 27, 2024
Monthly Meeting Announcement
Ecological Restoration on Trial Island
By Matt Fairbarns botanist and the Chair of The Garry Oak Ecosystems Recovery Team
The Trial Islands have one of the greatest concentration of endangered species in all of Canada. Matt was originally attracted to the islands in 2003 because they provided a relatively protected area for him to conduct his study of demographic trends in a handful of endangered plant species. At the end of each field day he would take a break to clear invasive plants before paddling home. Twenty-one years later that little venture into Scotch Broom removal has become a monster of a project, with funding from the federal government and the Castilleja Conservation Society and considerable volunteer support, particularly from University of Victoria students. Matt continues to pilot new methods of controlling invasive species and has started to consider how future conservation efforts should factor in climate change.
Matt Fairbarns is an aging botanist and the Chair of The Garry Oak Ecosystems Recovery Team. His professional work centres on the biology and conservation of rare plant species in the Pacific Northwest. He also volunteers his time managing a number of ecosystem restoration projects in the Victoria area including on the Trial Islands, Griffin Island and Alpha Islet.
Our meetings start at 7:00pm however, folks that have gear they wish to sell/swap are invited to show up at 6:00pm to set up, doors open for everyone at 6:30pm. We meet at the Garth Homer Centre, 831 Darwin Avenue, off Saanich Road, near Saanich Municipal Hall.
Cost:
There is no cost for this event/clinic