King Township Invasive Species Survey 2024
Invasive Species Survey
Please complete the King Townships Invasive Species Survey 2024. Your answers will be used to gain an understanding of the community's current knowledge regarding invasive species in King.
1.
Where do you live?
King City
Nobleton
Schomberg
Kettleby
Other (please specify)
2.
What is your age?
Under 18
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+
3.
What would you say is the your knowledge level regarding invasive species?
Very knowledgable
Somewhat knowledgeable
Not very knowledgable
I don't know anything about invasive species
4.
How familiar are you with Legislation and Regulations governing invasives species in Ontario?
Extremely familiar
Very familiar
Somewhat familiar
Not so familiar
Not at all familiar
5.
Have you heard of the following Organizations, Strategies or Acts that are working toward eliminating Invasive Species in Ontario? (Choose all that apply)
Ontario Invasive Plant Council
Invasive Species Center
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
Ontario Invasive Species Strategic Plan
Ontario Weed Control Act
Do not know any of these
6.
Do you know about the Township of King’s Clean Yards By-Law? https://www.king.ca/township-services/bylaw-enforcement/enforcement-issues/weeds
Yes
No
7.
How important are King Township’s natural areas to you?
Extremely important
Very important
Somewhat important
Not at all important
8.
While engaging in outdoor activities, how frequently do you check your equipment i.e. Bottom of shoe/boots, vehicle tires, your bike, clothing, boat etc. to ensure that you are not transporting invasive species?
All the time
Occasionally
Frequently
Never
9.
What types of activities do you undertake while using the natural areas in King Township? (Check all that apply)
Hiking
Walking
Bike Riding
Bird Watching
Nature Photography
Geo-Cache
Other (please specify)
10.
Are you concerned about the impact that invasive species are having on the natural environment in King Township?
Yes
No
Unsure
11.
What do you think are the biggest impacts of invasive species on King Township?
Economic – impacts economic aspect of management i.e. cost to repair infrastructure impacted by invasives.
Environmental – Over taking of local biodiversity.
Social – limits the ability of public to enjoy nature i.e. invasives on trails.
12.
Are you familiar with any of these Noxious Weeds? (check all that apply):
Black Dog-Strangling Vine
Bull Thistle
Canada Thistle
Coltsfoot
Common Barberry
Common Crupina
Cypress Spurge
Dodder
Dog-Strangling Vine
European Buckthorn
Giant Hogweed
Jointed Goatgrass
Knapweed
Kudzu
Leafy Spurge
Poison Hemlock
Poison Ivy
Ragweed
Serrated Tussock
Smooth Bedstraw
Sow Thistle
Tansy Ragwort
Wild Chervil
Wild Parsnip
Woolly Cupgrass
13.
Which of the following Terrestrial Invasive Species have you heard of?
Dog-Strangling Vine
Giant Hog Weed
Garlic Mustard
European Buckthorn
Japanese Knotweed
Tree of Heaven
14.
Which of these Aquatic Invasive Species have you heard of?
Yellow Floating Heart
Fanwort
European frogbit
Eurasian Milfoil
Floating primrose-willow
Flower rush
Phragmites
Water fern
15.
Do you have a wood burning stove/fireplace/burn pit at your residence?
Yes - Wood burning stove
Yes - Fireplace
Yes - Firepit
I don't have any of these
16.
If you answered yes to question 17, where do you get your wood from?
My own woodlot/property
Private seller(s)
Not Applicable
Other (please specify)
17.
Are you aware that invasive species such as forest damaging pests can be transported with firewood?
Yes
No
18.
Are you aware of any invasive species that are/were growing on your property?
Yes
No
If yes, what are/were they?
19.
If you have treated/removed invasive species on your property, what methods of management did you use?
Spraying
Mechanical - hand/shovel
Biological control
A combination of all three methods
Not Applicable
Other (please specify)
20.
Was the management technique successful?
No
Not Applicable
If Yes, how long did it take to eradicate the invasives?
21.
Are you aware of the EnrichKing Community Grant which can be utilized to support the management of invasive species on private property? (https://www.enrichking.ca/)
Yes
No
I have applied to the EnrichKing Grant in 2024
22.
Have you ever participated in a volunteer event within King Township where invasive species were targeted and removed?
Yes
No
23.
If no, would you be interested in participating in this type of event?
Yes
No
Please provide your email address if you wish to be contacted about this type of event in the future.
24.
Have you ever used EDDMaps or any other app to report invasive species in King Township?
Yes
No
25.
What resources would you like to see made available to residents to increase knowledge of invasive species?
Invasive Species Fact sheets
Workshops on invasive species
Both of these options
26.
Do you have any other comments about Invasive Species in King Township?