Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Small White Lady's Slipper

This is the draft video I put together of the Small White Lady's Slipper on Bkejwanong Territory. I believe the community holds the largest population in Canada, and is one of two or three sites in Ontario. You'll notice how severe shoreline erosion is to the plant. The most ironic part about the situation is how the invasive phragmites plant is actually holding parts of the shore (and the plants) in place. Phragmites is taking over like wildfire, and indeed is the source of massive wildfires in the spring. The plant has long tendril roots, which you'll see, and does not allow much else (waterfowl, indigenous reeds, prairie flowers, etc...) to grow.

Music is "Salka" by Sigur-Ros.

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