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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261023T090000
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SUMMARY:PRIVATE EVENT - Mer Bleue Planting
DESCRIPTION:\nThis planting event is for Carleton University students [invi
 te only]. Students can refer to the information provided by their professo
 rs for event details.\n\n\n\nIf you are not a member of this group\, pleas
 e refer to other planting events we have at this location! \n\n\n\nWhy are
  we planting here?\n\n\n\nThis site was highlighted in our Afforestation P
 lan as a high-priority suitable afforestation location\, which provides a 
 unique opportunity to expand the Mer Bleue – Larose Forest ecological co
 rridor. There are two large Natural Heritage Sites and conservation areas 
 east of Ottawa\; Mer Bleue Bog and Larose Forest. The two areas are major 
 ecological features in the region and creating a natural linkage between t
 he Mer Bleue Bog and Larose Forest presents an excellent area of focus for
  afforestation efforts.\n\n\n\nThis forest resides on the traditional and 
 un-ceded territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin. It was planted in fall 20
 24 (1\,500 trees) and fall 2025 (1\,300 trees) within the Mer Bleue Sector
  of the Greenbelt owned by the National Capital Commission. This planting 
 is directly along the north and south banks of Bearbrook Creek. The site i
 s planted with a variety of native trees and shrubs that make up the Great
  Lakes – St. Lawrence forest type. Furthermore\, many of species planted
  were chosen as they are suitable for riparian areas.\n\n\n\nThis forest w
 as planted as the first site of a mulit-year and large scale effort to aff
 orest an important corridor within the eastern part of Ottawa. Due to many
  land suitability factors including a close proximity to water\, conservat
 ion areas and Natural Heritage Sites this forest will lead to an enhanced 
 impact on ecosystem services and local biodiversity\, potentially creating
  a wildlife corridor east of Ottawa.\n
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LOCATION:Mer Bleue Planting Site\, Russell Rd\, Ottawa\, ON K0A 1K0\, Ottaw
 a\, Canada
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