Invasive species control: Buckthorn
This activity consists of hand-pulling buckthorn, a problematic species for biodiversity.
Common buckthorn is an invasive shrub that threatens the biodiversity of natural environments. Its rapid spread increases its presence in the undergrowth, where it outcompetes many native trees and shrubs, disrupting plant succession and threatening the integrity of the mountain’s diverse ecosystems. Les Amis de la montagne invite you to help control the spread of this plant!
We use a weeding technique that requires the use of garden knives. For safety reasons, the minimum age of participation in this activity is 14.
Date of the activity:
- Saturday August 30, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Required materials:
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Gloves will be provided on site.
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Long pants and closed-toe shoes must be worn.
Weather:
To ensure everyone's safety, we monitor the weather in the days leading up to the activity. Should adverse weather conditions be forecast 24 hours before the activity, it will be cancelled. An email will be sent to inform you.
Cancellation:
The activity will be cancelled in the event of:
- High probability of thunderstorms
- Winds and/or gusts over 60 km/h
- Temperature above 38°C
- Air quality index over 100
