MTO Environmental Guide for Managing Invasive Phragmites

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