Invasive Exotic Species

Invasive exotic species are those species that are not native to our region, and in the absence of their natural predators and / or diseases are able to thrive in their new environment. These species (e.g. buckthorn, emerald ash borer, dutch elm disease, etc.) threaten the native flora through competition for space and resources, as well as potentially causing physical damage, and in some cases, mortality (e.g. chestnut blight, emerald ash borer, etc.). Wildlife is also affected as their habitats are modified by these non-native invaders

In partnership with other organizations (e.g. Plenty Canada, Regional Forest Health Network, United Counties Prescott Russell, etc.), SNC is assisting in the development strategies to manage invasive exotic species within the watershed and beyond. Some examples of invasive exotic species threatening the forests within our watershed include the following; Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica and frangula), dog-strangling vine (Vincetoxicum nigrum), garlic mustard (Alliaria spp.), emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis)* and sirex wood wasp (Sirex noctilio)*

For more information on these and other invasive exotics, visit the Canadian Food Inspection Agency at www.inspection.gc.ca , www.ontario.ca/forests or http://cfs.nrcan.gc.ca

* If you suspect that you have seen emerald ash borer or sirex wood wasp contact the Canadian Food Inspection Agency at 1-800-442-2342 or the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources at 1-800-667-1940.

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