Reconnaissance, planning and management of invasive plant species at the Big Creek and Long Point National Wildlife Areas

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has a requirement for reconnaissance, planning and management of invasive plant species at the Big Creek National Wildlife Area (BCNWA) and Long Point National Wildlife Area (LPNWA) as detailed in the Statement of Work, Annex A to the bid solicitation. The period of the contract is from contract award to March 31, 2025, with with option to renew for one (1) additional one-year period.

ECCC’s Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS) plans to identify, locate and manage approximately 100-200 hectares of invasive species in the BCNWA and LPNWA, which includes both new treatment and retreatment of areas that ECCC-CWS has managed in the past. Reconnaissance and planning are required for management which may include: (1) primary - herbicide application and/or non-herbicide mechanical removal, and (2) secondary – mowing, rolling, cutting and/or burning to reduce high density dead vegetation. Creation of work plan, invasive species management plan and biannual reports are included in the work.