Thursday, September 28, 2017 North Battleford, Saskatchewan
Protecting biodiversity
Top 10 invasive species The Nature Conservancy of Canada has just released its list of Canada’s top 10 invasive plants. Seven of the 10 plants on the list are found in Saskatchewan! These aren’t just a mild nuisance. Invasive species are the second-most com-
SWF and SSGA urge hunters to stay on track As the fall weather moves in, record breaking dry conditions in several areas across the province. have increased the potential risk of fires starting from
vehicle use. It’s also the time to remind hunters about getting landowner permission before hunting on their property. See inside for more.
Louise Lundberg
mon threat associated with species extinctions. They cause us to lose our biodiversity and cost our economy $16-34.5 billion dollars a year. But everyone can play a part in helping! This includes being careful about what you put in your gar-
den, and reporting invasive plants that you do see. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is managing invasive species on many of our properties across Canada. Especially in southern Canada, where natural habitats have been fragmented and are close to our farms and cities, invasive species are more common and need to be managed to protect our native biodiversity. See inside for the list.
Vicky Clayton
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