Hello 13! Miyawaki Richmond Cheerleaders, This past month, I spent a LOT of time researching how to restore bogs the New Brunswick way (pdf resource from KPU's Mike Bomford) and the BC way (2 day workshop put on by BC Federation of Wildlife). In my mind, although the GCL bog is not and should not become a Miyawaki Forest, by default (left alone with its currently inadequate hydration), it could quickly become a wild forest like the DND lands across the street and the RNP (Richmond Nature Park). The techniques involved in preserving bogs are similar in philosophy to the Miyawaki Method. So, bottom line: I now assume that you all agree that these monthly reports can include stuff about rewilding and re-invigorating bogs (as large as the GCL bog, and as small as 1 meter by meter wetlands in our backyards maybe adjacent to our upcoming schools' native pocket forests. If you disagree, let me know, and I will create a new mailing list just for bog (and wetlands generally) restoration. Otherwise you can expect a summary of my findings on bog restoration in the next Miyawaki newsletters.
Miyawaki Report - Sept 21, 2021
Miyawaki Report - Sept 21, 2021
Miyawaki Report - Sept 21, 2021
Hello 13! Miyawaki Richmond Cheerleaders, This past month, I spent a LOT of time researching how to restore bogs the New Brunswick way (pdf resource from KPU's Mike Bomford) and the BC way (2 day workshop put on by BC Federation of Wildlife). In my mind, although the GCL bog is not and should not become a Miyawaki Forest, by default (left alone with its currently inadequate hydration), it could quickly become a wild forest like the DND lands across the street and the RNP (Richmond Nature Park). The techniques involved in preserving bogs are similar in philosophy to the Miyawaki Method. So, bottom line: I now assume that you all agree that these monthly reports can include stuff about rewilding and re-invigorating bogs (as large as the GCL bog, and as small as 1 meter by meter wetlands in our backyards maybe adjacent to our upcoming schools' native pocket forests. If you disagree, let me know, and I will create a new mailing list just for bog (and wetlands generally) restoration. Otherwise you can expect a summary of my findings on bog restoration in the next Miyawaki newsletters.