[BNS_members] NSISC October Newsletter

[Soren Bondrup-Nielsen]

Hello,
Happy October!
I case you do not receive this but is interested.

Cheers,
Soren

Soren Bondrup-Nielsen
Professor Emeritus,  Biology
Acadia University

www.bondrup.com

> On 1 Oct 2021, at 08.40, Nova Scotia <nsinvasives at gmail.com> wrote:
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> October | Quarterly 
> What We've Been Up To
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> We hosted a community weed-pull in Kentville to remove the invasive Dog-strangling Vine. Many thanks to the volunteers who took the time to come and help out!
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> We joined Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute on a series of guided walks in Southwest Nova Scotia to learn how to use iNaturalist as a tool to identify both invasive and endangered species.
> Featured above are two of the invasive species we saw on our walks! On the left is European green crab (Carcinus maenas) and Oyster Thief or Dead Man's Fingers (Codium fragile) is pictured on the right.
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> We spent the summer installing Clean, Drain, Dry signs at boat launches across Nova Scotia.
> About Us
> The Nova Scotia Invasive Species Council (NSISC) raises awareness and promotes a coordinated response to the threat of invasive species in Nova Scotia. Our Steering Committee is comprised of volunteers from a variety of academic, government, and non-government organizations. The NSISC builds on the experience of the former Invasive Species Alliance of Nova Scotia (ISANS), which was based at Acadia University from 2007 to 2012. The NSISC is a Chapter of the Canadian Council on Invasive Species (CCIS).
> Invader Profile
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> Stopping the Spread
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> Invasive forest pests are easily spread when firewood is transported from one region to another. People who take firewood with them to parks and campsites may unknowingly move pests that are living on or in the firewood. While not bringing firewood with you to campsites and parks is important, not bringing it back home with you is equally important. When you bring firewood home with you, the chance of introducing an invasive forest pest to your community increases.
> The best approach to protecting our forests is to not move firewood. If you’re going camping or going to your cottage, you can buy local, and burn local to prevent the spread of invasive forest pests.
> Learn More
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> PlayCleanGo is an initiative that encourages people to get outside and enjoy nature while protecting our natural resources, by preventing the spread of terrestrial invasive species through behavioural changes.
> Remove any insects, mud or plants from your gear, boots and pets; 
> Check ATV and bike tires, and remove any plants that may be caught in your equipment before moving to a new trail; 
> Clean your gear and boots before entering and leaving a recreation site; 
> Stay on designated trails and roads; and
> Learn how to identify invasive species
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> Citizen Science 
> Citizen science, or community science, is a term used to describe collaboration between members of the general public and scientists on scientific research. Many people make up the citizen science community; environmentalists, children, students, birdwatchers, amateur astronomers, gardeners, hobbyists and many more. All share an interest and enthusiasm for science and nature.
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> Citizen scientists play a key role in identifying invasive species throughout Nova Scotia by collecting and interpreting data and broadening research. Their findings are valuable to organizations like the Nova Scotia Invasive Species Council. For example, when citizen scientists report their invasive species observations in our iNaturalist project, it allows the NSISC staff to see where current invasive species populations are established, if any species have spread to new regions, and if a new invasive species has established in Nova Scotia.
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> iNaturalist is a website that is used by citizen scientists and scientists, to report species observations which contributes to scientific research. To find our iNaturalist project, simply go to the iNaturalist website under "projects" and search "Invasive Species in Nova Scotia." Once you've found our project, you can select "join" and begin uploading photos and the location of any invasive species you have observed. Your submission will then be reviewed by experts. 
> Do you want to become a Citizen Scientist for the Nova Scotia Invasive Species Council? 
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> All you have to do is create an iNaturalist account, go to our iNaturalist project, and start reporting invasive species in your area! Hit Find Out More to be redirected to our iNaturalist project, or download the iNaturalist app to your smart device. 
> Find Out More
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