The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) has broadened the scope of its original invasive species management plan to a more comprehensive biodiversity plan. The new Parks Biodiversity Plan provides an integrated approach to managing invasive species and preserving, improving and restoring biodiversity in RDN parks. The plan will also make it easier to evaluate which parks are most at risk of biodiversity damage and prioritize those parks within work plans.
“Invasive species can take a heavy toll on our natural areas and push out native species essential for a healthy, balanced ecosystem,” said Vanessa Craig, RDN Chair. “Through the new Parks Biodiversity Plan, the RDN can help restore and protect ecologically important areas while still providing residents with outdoor recreational opportunities in our region’s parks.”