Garlic mustard (Alliaria officinale) control activity

In a nutshell

• What: The activity consists of hand-pulling garlic mustard, a problematic species for biodiversity.
• When: May 25, 10AM to 12PM
• Where: Reception at Smith House

Activity description

Native to Europe, Garlic mustard is gradually spreading throughout the park, and its presence is not without consequences. Among other things, it is known to release toxins into the soil, impacting the mycorrhizal fungi on which nearby plants depend for their water and nutrient supply. Come and learn more about the impact of its presence on natural environments, while helping to limit its presence on the mountain!

As volunteers, you'll be asked to uproot second-year plants by hand, without the need for special tools. We end the activity by counting the number of plants controlled, in order to monitor the effectiveness of our work.

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:

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

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