This consultation closes at 11:59 p.m. on:
July 1, 2025
Proposal summary
The MTO Environmental Guide for Managing Invasive Phragmites provides a summary of procedures and best management practices employed by MTO to manage and/or treat invasive Phragmites (Phragmites australis australis) within MTO’s infrastructure.
Proposal details
The posted document:
• Supports efforts to limit the spread of Phragmites along provincial highways
• Was developed through a collaboration of MTO offices with intersects to Phragmites management as
well as external resources
• Provides guidance to ministry staff, service providers, and contractors during highway design,
construction, operations, and maintenance
• Key features include:
• Identifying invasive Phragmites
• Information on treatment for Phragmites eradication
• Guidance on MTO staff planning inventories
• Guidance regarding Species at Risk considerations
• Guidance on inspection and warranty of areas that have been cut and sprayed
- Working in and around Phragmites (including decontamination procedures)
• Management of excess soil containing Phragmites
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