Assisted Natural Regeneration
Our partners, the Kanata North Regeneration Stewards (KN Regens) have been working to remove invasive plant species in the forest since 2024. So far, KN Regens have identified over twenty-five (25) non-native ecologically harmful plant species that are rapidly invading the forest.
Using assisted natural regeneration practices, KN Regens intervene in the spread of invasive plant species to promote landscape recovery. They aim to protect and restore existing patches of remnant native flora vegetation.
An Example of Their Efforts
July 2024
The Klondike trail was nearly impassable due to a heavy infestation of Wild Parsnip including many tall plants overhanging the trail.
July 2025
After repeated invasive plant removal efforts on this approximately 40,000 square foot section of the Klondike trail, what was once a highly infested edge-to-edge area of dangerous Wild Parsnip is now more meadow-like.
Reducing the invasive plant biomass is helping to protect native plant vegetation and support natural regeneration.