From Concept to Action: Michipicoten First Nation’s Clean Equipment Protocol
Speaker: Jessica Zadori, Michipicoten First Nation
00:00: Jessica Zadori is an environmental professional experienced in provincial and federally governed terrestrial and aquatic environmental studies and field programs across Canada. Jessica currently works as the Biodiversity Coordinator with Michipicoten First Nation, focused on blending Western science and Traditional Ecological Knowledge to inform industry and research projects taking place within Michipicoten First Nation’s Traditional Territory.
From Concept to Action: Michipicoten First Nation’s Clean Equipment Protocol
Michipicoten First Nation's mission throughout 2024 was to prevent the introduction of invasive plant species within MFN Reserve Lands, by eliminating the establishment of these invasive plants through the implementation of an area-specific Clean Equipment Protocol (CEP) developed my MFN’s Lands and Environmental Stewardship Department (LES). The MFN community recognizes that the introduction and spread of invasive vegetation has been impacting not only the health of Mother Earth, but also the traditional use of land by community members and Indigenous land users. Preventing the establishment of invasive species within MFN's Reserve Lands represents a vital step in protecting our native plant resources, which must be available for use in the future by the next seven generations.
18:57: Reclaiming Claireville’s Wetlands: The Role of Invasive Management in Ecological Restoration
Speaker: Diana Gora, TRCA
Diana Gora is an Assistant Environmental Technician within the Ecosystem Management group at the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA). She has been in her role with the Invasive Management and Meadow Restoration team at the TRCA since 2023.
Reclaiming Claireville’s Wetlands: The Role of Invasive Management in Ecological Restoration
Claireville Conservation Area (CCA) is a significant ecological site within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), covering 848-hectares, with a mix of forested land, wetlands, and the Claireville Reservoir. It’s managed by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and is known for its rich biodiversity and natural beauty. As part of the efforts to restore and maintain the ecological integrity of this area, an invasive species management project targeting Common buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica) was implemented between 2022 and 2024 at CCA as part of the Goreway wetland restoration project. TRCA remains committed to ensure the preservation of this area’s natural heritage system, including strategic invasive species management, to maintain and enhance biodiversity and ecosystem function.
34:50: Thames Valley Corridor Invasive Species Management in London, ON.
Speakers:
Linda McDougall, Landscape Architect, City of London
Celestina Docherty and Jennifer Davy, Spectrum Resource Group
Linda is an experienced Landscape Architect in the Parks Design & Construction section with the City of London. Linda leads a wide range of innovative park projects that implement Council’s Strategic Plan, London Plan policies and Master Plans including the London Invasive Plant Management Strategy.
Celestina graduated with honours in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in environmental science from Laurentian University. She now works as a supervisor in the Invasive plant management division of Spectrum Resource Group. Celestina has been with Spectrum for the past 3 years, initially working as a field technician on the Thames Valley Corridor Project.
Jennifer Davy has been with Spectrum Resource Group a Division of Wright Canada Holdings since the spring of 2019. She currently holds the position of Project Manager, managing the interior of British Columbia for all Invasive Vegetation Management (IVM) Projects and will be taking over the management of the province of Ontario in the 2025 season.
Thames Valley Corridor Invasive Species Management in London, ON.
The Thames Valley Corridor (TVC) is London’s most important natural, cultural, recreational, and aesthetic resource. The City of London is leading a multi-year, landscape-level, invasive species management project to protect and enhance London’s Canadian Heritage River. The TVC project is consistent with the priorities in Council’s Strategic Plan, the London Invasive Plant Management Strategy (LIPMS), the One River Environmental Assessment, River Management Plan, and the Paddling Plan. As a recognized leader in invasive species management the City of London was the first to leverage the Ontario Invasive Plant Council’s (OIPC’s) framework to draft and implement a municipal invasive plant management strategy. The LIPMS was approved by Council in 2017 and identifies priority species and prioritizes management in significant natural heritage features including the TVC.