Protecting Porsild's Bryum: Alberta's Rare Moss Recovery Plan
Official title: Porsild’s bryum recovery plan engagement
Alberta asked for feedback on how to protect Porsild's bryum, a rare bright green moss found on wet rocks in remote areas. The moss faces threats from drought, wildfires, and off-highway vehicles. This consultation closed in 2020 and the final recovery plan has been published.
Why This Matters
This matters if you care about Alberta's biodiversity. Porsild's bryum is a species at risk, and protecting it helps maintain healthy ecosystems. If you use off-highway vehicles in remote areas, the recovery plan could affect where you can ride.
What Could Change
The final recovery plan is now in effect. It may include habitat protection measures and restrictions on activities in areas where the moss grows. Off-highway vehicle use could be limited in certain remote locations.
Key Issues
- How should Alberta protect Porsild's bryum habitat from drought and extreme weather?
- What restrictions on off-highway vehicle use are needed to protect the moss?
- How can wildfire risks to Porsild's bryum be managed?
How to Participate
- This consultation is now closed. You can review the final Alberta Porsild's bryum recovery plan to see how public feedback was incorporated.
What Happened
Feedback was collected through an online survey from August 10 to September 10, 2020. The input received was used to finalize the Alberta Porsild's bryum recovery plan, which has now been published.