Invasive species control: Goutweed

This activity consists of manually uprooting goutweed, a problematic species for biodiversity.
Invasive species control: Goutweed

Goutweed poses a significant threat on the mountain, rapidly spreading and outcompeting native plants. Once established, its rhizomes form an extensive network, choking out other species. Even a small piece of rhizome can regenerate into a new plant. To address this issue, Les Amis de la montagne aim to control goutweed and conduct experimental monitoring with the help of volunteers.

Date of the activity:

  • Saturday June 14, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Required materials:

  • Knee pads and gloves will be provided on site.

  • 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:

  • High probability of thunderstorms
  • Winds and/or gusts over 60 km/h
  • Temperature above 38°C
  • Air quality index over 100
     

Register here!

 

Photo credit: CRE Capitale-Nationale

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