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Muni seeks better tools to tackle Bowen’s invasive species GORSE CAUSING DISRUPTION ALEX KURIAL Editor
HAPPY BIRTHDAY RON! Bowen Island legend Ron Woodall celebrated his 90th Brithday on Saturday with a party at the Community Centre. In addition to his family - including daughter Jamie and wife Heather - Ron was joined by many friends and community members who came to celebrate this very special member of Bowen life. Check out more photos from the party on Page 5! / Charles McNeill photo COMING SOON - 1815 VISTA ROAD - WATERFRONT
The municipality will explore stronger measures to fight invasive species on the island. The direction comes in part due to the rapid growth of certain invasive plants in the southern region of the island. Residents of the Cowan Point Drive, Seymour Bay Drive and Golf Course areas recently wrote to the municipality (BIM) asking if more could be done to prevent the spread of species such as gorse, scotch broom and euphorbia, particularly on private land. Manager of environment and parks planning Carla Skuce explained BIM has waged a fairly successful campaign against gorse on their own land to the point where its presence is manageable. But, she added that reduction or elimination of gorse on private properties remains a large issue. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
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