省政府启动60个项目, 以打击地蔓延的侵袭性草虫. Ontario launches 60 projects to fight invasive phragmites spreading across wetlands.

侵袭性虫, 自2005年以来被称为加拿大"最严重的侵入植物", 正在遍布安大略省, 威胁湿地和超越本土物种. Invasive phragmites, known as Canada’s “worst” invasive plant since 2005, is spreading across Ontario, threatening wetlands and outcompeting native species. 病毒的高度可达5米, Growing up to five meters tall, it spreads via seeds and contaminated equipment. 通过安大略省虫行动计划, 安大略州正在采取60多个控制项目来应对这一问题. 该方案为除草剂治疗和生境恢复提供资金. Ontario is responding with over 60 control projects through the Ontario Phragmites Action program, which funds herbicide treatments and habitat restoration. 鼓励公众报告发现的物体和清洁设备, 以防止进一步传播. The public is encouraged to report sightings and clean equipment to help prevent further spread.