If Phragmites find their way into an agricultural crop, it will cause economic loss (Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, 2011). Property values will drop in areas where monocultures are found (Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, 2011). Phragmites have already impacted the recreational value of the beaches in the Georgian Bay area (Crowe et al., 2011). Charismatic native species, such as the 6 freshwater turtle species in Long Point, will see drastic population declines which impacts the communities surrounding Long Point personally (Bolton & Brooks, 2010). This is why the Invasive Alien Species Strategy for Canada was approved and why Acts, such as the Plant Protection Act, prevent movement of invasive pests between provinces (Government of Canada, 1990). The province and country must have effective ways to control the invasive species at least for the benefit of the economy if not for biodiversity. The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources claims it is working towards controlling and management of the plant, but no action have been taken provincially as of yet (Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, 2011). Critique The article by CBC News on Phragmites in Windsor is lacking important information. CBC’s article does gives great background information on the invasive plant species, including the science and biology behind the species success at invasions. The article goes into detail about how the Phragmites out-compete in wetlands and how the plant releases toxins from its roots to inhibit growth (CBC News, 2015). However, the article lacks background information on the on the policies that are preventing the use of herbicides (CBC News, 2015). A similar article in The Star, “Phragmites australis is Canada’s worst invasive plant” by Leslie Scrivener, is more informative on the policies behind invasive plants and herbicide use compared to “Windsor adds voice in call for provincial Phragmites strategy” article. “Phragmites australis is Canada’s worst invasive plant” goes into detail about herbicide use and how it harms aquatic life, which is why it is banned (Scrivener, 2012). “Windsor adds voice in call for provincial Phragmites strategy” does not mention the negative side effects of herbicides in an effort to gain support from the public without telling the complete truth. “Windsor adds voice in call for provincial Phragmites strategy” needs more background information to allow readers to understand the full picture. This article was an effort to create
If Phragmites find their way into an agricultural crop, it will cause economic loss (Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, 2011). Property values will drop in areas where monocultures are found (Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, 2011). Phragmites have already impacted the recreational value of the beaches in the Georgian Bay area (Crowe et al., 2011). Charismatic native species, such as the 6 freshwater turtle species in Long Point, will see drastic population declines which impacts the communities surrounding Long Point personally (Bolton & Brooks, 2010). This is why the Invasive Alien Species Strategy for Canada was approved and why Acts, such as the Plant Protection Act, prevent movement of invasive pests between provinces (Government of Canada, 1990). The province and country must have effective ways to control the invasive species at least for the benefit of the economy if not for biodiversity. The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources claims it is working towards controlling and management of the plant, but no action have been taken provincially as of yet (Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, 2011). Critique The article by CBC News on Phragmites in Windsor is lacking important information. CBC’s article does gives great background information on the invasive plant species, including the science and biology behind the species success at invasions. The article goes into detail about how the Phragmites out-compete in wetlands and how the plant releases toxins from its roots to inhibit growth (CBC News, 2015). However, the article lacks background information on the on the policies that are preventing the use of herbicides (CBC News, 2015). A similar article in The Star, “Phragmites australis is Canada’s worst invasive plant” by Leslie Scrivener, is more informative on the policies behind invasive plants and herbicide use compared to “Windsor adds voice in call for provincial Phragmites strategy” article. “Phragmites australis is Canada’s worst invasive plant” goes into detail about herbicide use and how it harms aquatic life, which is why it is banned (Scrivener, 2012). “Windsor adds voice in call for provincial Phragmites strategy” does not mention the negative side effects of herbicides in an effort to gain support from the public without telling the complete truth. “Windsor adds voice in call for provincial Phragmites strategy” needs more background information to allow readers to understand the full picture. This article was an effort to create