Invasive species control: Japanese knotweed

This bamboo-like species creates dense colonies that negatively impact Mount Royal’s plant diversity. Given its tendency to cause erosion and alter the chemical composition of soils, Les Amis de la montagne are working to control its presence in the park. Join us in the fight against the expansion of this invasive species.
As a volunteer, you’ll receive brief training to learn more about its impacts and how to recognize it. You’ll also be asked to control colonies of this species using a cutting technique involving pruning shears.

Date of the activity:

• Tuesday June 3, 4 p.m. to 6 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!

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