PEMBROKE — The County of Renfrew has recently completed the Draft Integrated Pest Management Plan for properties owned by the County of Renfrew. The Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPMP) outlines strategies for the management of hazardous and noxious plants like Wild Parsnip and Giant Hogweed.
The County of Renfrew Operations and Development and Property committees approved the circulation of the Draft IPMP on February 6 and 7 respectively. The Draft IPMP is available online for public viewing. The County is inviting the public to view the plan and provide feedback on the draft. Comments received before March 20 will be considered during the development of the final version of the IPMP.
“The IPMP once finalized and approved will provide the County of Renfrew with a clear approach in managing these hazardous and toxic plants,” said Councillor Tom Peckett, chair of the County of Renfrew Operations Committee, adding, “Getting the public’s input into the plan is an important step towards developing that approach.”
Councillor Bob Sweet, chair of the Development and Property Committee, said, “The County of Renfrew has listened to the public’s concerns regarding Wild Parsnip and Giant Hogweed, and the Draft Integrated Pest Management Plan provides a balanced approach to manage these hazardous plants.”
The Draft Integrated Pest Management Plan is available online for public viewing at: http://www.countyofrenfrew.on.ca/_documents/development-property/IPMP.pdf
Comments can be provided to the County of Renfrew by email: [email protected] or in writing to 9 International Drive, Pembroke, ON, K8A 6W5.
