The Vale has a Phragmites Problem, and it’s Growing
One of the most invasive plants currently plaguing southern Ontario is the Phragmites reed (Phragmites australis ssp. australis). It is seen in increasing large swathes alongside many highways. The stalks can be over 5m tall, swaying majestically in the wind. Despite its serene appearance, phragmites are very harmful to local ecosystems, spreading rapidly and forming … Read more