City of Ottawa's 2025 Wild Parsnip Strategy
- Ward 5 Staff
- Jun 2
- 1 min read
The 2025 Wild Parsnip Strategy is now underway.
Wild parsnip is an invasive plant that is increasingly common in rural Ottawa and may pose a health risk to humans. The plant sap contains chemicals that may cause skin and eye irritation and make the skin prone to burning and blistering when exposed to the sun.
The goal of the program is to reduce the growth of wild parsnip in highly infested areas while ensuring that environmentally sensitive areas and public safety are not adversely impacted. Approximately 1,200 lane kilometers of roadsides, and several parkland locations will be treated this year. Information and opt out letters went out to residents in April. A full listing of the infestation levels and planned treatment locations on roadsides is attached below for reference.
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