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Dogs as Agents of Disturbance

Posted on October 2, 2023 by Ed

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These Ecosystems in PKOLS-Mount Douglas are at Risk of Being Lost

Posted on September 29, 2023 by fmdps

In British Columbia, all species and ecosystems (also called ecological communities) are assigned to a list (Red, Blue, or Yellow) based on their Provincial Conservation Status Ranking. Red List: Any species or ecosystem that is at risk of being lost … Continue reading →

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Extinction Threats to the Ecology of Saanich

Posted on September 23, 2023 by Ed

The Salish Sea archipelago, in which the Saanich Peninsula is included, is an enormously biodiverse region that supports unique mega flora with diverse topographies and microclimates. Throughout this unique ecological zone, there are populations of rare species that vary from … Continue reading →

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Environmental Protection Ruling

Posted on September 11, 2023 by Ed

In June of this year, the Environmental Protection Tribunal of Canada clarified an issue of dogs running at large within a migratory bird sanctuary. An individual was fined for having their dog off-leash in Cadboro Bay, which is in the … Continue reading →

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Ecological Impacts of Dogs in Natural Areas

Posted on August 16, 2023 by fmdps

The following paper, authored by a lifelong dog owner, discusses the current scientific literature available regarding the ecological impacts of dogs in natural areas, with a particular focus on the sensitive and endangered ecosystems encompassing PKOLS (Mount Douglas Park). The … Continue reading →

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Saving the Species

Posted on July 9, 2023 by Ed

Justine Hunter’s article in the Globe and Mail highlights the unique species found in Southern Vancouver Island and how many are found nowhere else in the world, species that are in danger of becoming extinct. This is highlighted in the … Continue reading →

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Fire Safety is More Important Than Ever in PKOLS-Mount Douglas

Posted on June 29, 2023 by fmdps

As of mid-June 2023, the Forest Fire Rating for PKOLS (Mount Douglas Park) is listed as “High.” The dry conditions and summer temperatures have elevated the risk of wildfires, reminding us to be extra vigilant and proactive in fire prevention … Continue reading →

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Volunteers, First Nations work to bring back a disappearing oak prairie: Mongabay News.

Posted on June 20, 2023 by Ed
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Great Horned Owls

Posted on May 14, 2023 by Ed

The Great Horned Owl is a large owl that hunts at night. They are about 70 cm tall with a 160cm wing span. The males and females are very similar in appearance, with the females being slightly larger. They lay … Continue reading →

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Ground Nesting Birds and Others

Posted on May 14, 2023 by Ed

We often repeat the protection mantra: please stay on the marked trails. There are several excellent reasons for this. The most obvious is that our feet treading the ground compresses the soil and trample plants. Then, where we walk others … Continue reading →

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