I have selected an area (about half a hectare) of estuarine habitat along the north bank of the little Qualicum River. This area is now a bird refuge but was historically used for industrial activities such as logging and farming. More details are available in my field notes.
This has me posting questions regarding this plot’s recovery since colonial activities ceased.
- How did industry influence the ecology of this plot?
- Do invasive species now flourish here?
- What efforts have been made to return this plot to its native state?