Ontario Guidelines for Aquatic Plant Control

Résumé du livre

While aquatic plants play a key role in maintaining the biological productivity of healthy aquatic ecosystems and are an important component of fish habitat, in Southern Ontario many waters now contain excessive plant growth. As a result, limited control of aquatic plants for recreational purposes may be appropriate. Such control must be carried out so as to protect fish habitat. This report presents procedural and technical guidelines for a rational and consistent approach to the review of public proposals for aquatic plant control. Among the factors considered are the identification of fish habitat, methods of aquatic plant control, equipment, timing, and the size and configuration of treated areas.