Removing invasive species is often only the first step in restoring natural ecosystem function.
Blanket Creek Restoration project
The Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society lead a multi-year restoration project at Blanket Creek Provincial Park. The goal of this project was to enhance and restore natural areas by re-seeding and planting indigenous plants. Volunteers assisted with seeding and planting activities. Blanket Creek is an area with important conservation values such as kokanee spawning habitat and ungulate winter range- your efforts will help protect valuable habitat for wildlife! This project was made possible with funding support from BC Parks, Environment and Climate Change Canada, and the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation. The consultants Shearing Ltd. guided restoration planting and created the restoration plan for this site.
Volunteer Kat at Blanket Creek Restoration project in 2022.
Want to learn more about what to do for site rehabilitation projects that involve invasive species?
Check out the presentation below by Barb Stewart, Boundary Invasive Species Coordinator with over 20 years experience, who provided a workshop to CSISS members and interested parties in September 2018.
“Invasive Species Site Rehabilitation Workshop: What to do after the weeds are gone”
By Barb Stewart, Boundary Invasive Species Society
Other restoration and invasive species resources information will be added to the website when available. Please contact our staff if you have any questions/ideas: info@columbiashuswapinvasives.org