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The Deer Problem

Red-flowered currant
Natural history

Have You Seen This Plant?

I moved to Mayne Island a short four years ago, and in my daily walks I quickly got into the habit of looking for some of the beautiful wildflowers and shubs that I had gotten to know in the Douglas fir forests of Vancouver Island. One of my favourites is Read more…

By Don Enright, 1 year1 year ago
Caring for the Land

Ecological Impact of Deer Overpopulation on Mayne Island

There are many more deer on Mayne Island now than in previous centuries. The evidence for that statement is available for anyone to see: most native plants on Mayne Island are decreasing in abundance as a result of deer browse. Have you seen sword fern with its tips chewed off? Read more…

By Rob Underhill, 1 year1 year ago
Fallow deer, Heather Smithers
Caring for the Land

Report on Community Discussions of Deer Problems

September, 2013 – The question of re-establishing deer hunting on Mayne Island was brought to representatives of the Mayne Island Residents and Ratepayers Association and the Mayne Island Conservancy Society by the Provincial Fish and Wildlife Department who asked the Conservancy and MIRRA members to talk to the community members Read more…

By Malcolm Inglis, 8 years3 years ago
Upcoming Events
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Boundary Pass – Whale Highway

April 28 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Beach Cleanup 2021

May 30 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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