Congratulations to the new Saanich council for finally designating the forested area known as Haro Woods as 鈥減rotected parkland.鈥� It has been more than 50 years in the making.
Sometimes called a nine-hectare jewel hidden between the University of Victoria and Arbutus Road, this is the last major, unprotected greenspace in Saanich East. It has survived several recent non-forest land-use proposals, such as a sewage plant, low-cost housing and free-riding biking. On a more constructive note, there was a successful 4,500-hour invasive-plant-removal project targeting broom, ivy, holly and daphne.
This is a good opportunity for the community and Saanich to come together collaboratively to implement the park management plan. A 鈥渨ell-done鈥� to everyone involved. The result was worth the effort.
Harry Drage
Victoria
