2021
May 16, 2021
Chase River (Harewood Centennial)
Managed by City of Nanaimo
Since 2021
In British Columbia, CA
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Between Bruce Ave. and Howard Ave., the riparian area along both sides of the Chase River has been significantly impacted from historic developments and disturbances dating back many decades. The riparian forest along the river's south bank consisted of a narrow width of tree/shrub vegetation that typically extends only 4 to 5 m from the top of bank of the river and in places is only 2 to 3 m wide. There are few large trees present within the riparian area along the south bank and invasive species are present throughout the narrow riparian forest. In some areas, invasive plants such as Himalayan blackberry are the dominant species present, preventing the return to natural forest conditions and choking out or competing with natural vegetation. This restoration project is intended to reestablish a viable riparian ecosystem along an important fish bearing watercourse in the Harewood neighborhood.
About City of Nanaimo
The City of Nanaimo is a community of 100,000 residents on the east coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. The City has over 1000 Ha of parkland. 70% of it being natural area. The spread of invasive species and the fragmentation of habitat over the years has negatively impacted these spaces. To address this, the City is working with Snuneymuxw First Nation and a variety of community organizations on several environmental restoration projects to increase the ecological diversity of our parks and natural areas.
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