Edith Point – Trail Upkeep and Invasive Plant Management
We hope you’ve had a chance to get out to Edith Point this spring! Next time you visit you may notice some small changes along the trails. Work is ongoing through May and June by the Mayne Conservancy to improve the safety of trails for visitors and to minimize the impact of hiking on wildlife. This will involve closing a few short sections of redundant trails along the north side of the property, and trimming vegetation so the designated trails are clear to visitors. Two parallel trails exist in places, often where over the years some hikers have chosen to walk farther away from cliff edges while others walk right along the edge. In these cases, we are decommissioning the short sections along the cliffs which are less safe and contain plant species more sensitive to trampling and compaction. Please respect these trail closures, which are marked by small signs.
Community access to private nature reserves such as Edith Point has many benefits. By working together we can ensure our community continues to enjoy this special place with minimum impact to wildlife. You can help by staying on designated trails and keeping dogs on leash.
On May 14th our staff restoration team was joined by summer staff and interns from the Galiano Conservancy for a day of invasive plant removal. In just one day, a team of seven people was able to clear priority invasive plants from more than half of the 87-acre nature reserve. The short amount of time it took is a testament to the ecological integrity of the property, which makes it more difficult for non-native plants to become established.
If you’re interested in volunteering at Edith Point to help maintain trails or remove invasive plants, please contact Rob at biologist@mayneconservancy.ca.
0 Comments