"invasive species"

The commission heard three public interventions regarding bird-friendly building design, the European fire ant infestation, and the city's role in managing invasive species on private property.

The commission discussed the pilot intervention plan for controlling European fire ants in the Andromède wooded area. The city aims to control the species rather than eradicate it, focusing on a 10-meter buffer zone to protect private property, while emphasizing the need for public communication and citizen cooperation.

The city is launching a communication campaign regarding red ants (likely European fire ants), which are an invasive species of concern in the region.

The committee will review a status report on how the city is managing invasive plant or animal species. This update helps ensure that environmental protection strategies are being implemented effectively.

The Commission reviewed an entomological study on the European fire ant and discussed potential control measures. The Commission recommended that the City launch a targeted public awareness campaign for affected sectors by summer 2024.