Science & Research

Published Papers by SNBRA

Himalayan Blackberry (Rubus bifrons) in eastern Canada: a timely discovery, screenshot

Abstract :

“Currently, the invasive Himalayan Blackberry (Rubus bifrons Vest) is sparsely distributed in eastern Canada and the north- eastern United States, documented in Ontario, Quebec, and New England. In summer 2022, patches of this plant were found in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, at the shrubby edges of gravel parking lots and in the town maintenance area. Of most concern is its occurrence along a former railway line that is now a trail system connecting many communities.”

This paper is authored by our own staff and board members: David Sollows, Sean Blaney, Shayla Nickerson, and Nicholas Hill.

The Himalayan Blackberry is considered an invasive species.

More Published Papers:

  1. Drysdale C., M. Jones, S. Mockford. 2010. Biodiversity; The Foundation for Environmental, Social and Economic Prosperity in Nova Scotia; A Panel of Expertise Report on Biodiversity. Government of Nova Scotia. 44 pp. In: A Natural Balance; Working Toward Nova Scotia`s Natural Resources Strategy, April 2010.  (Voluntary, I served as team leader for the biodiversity panel)

  2. Drysdale C. 2009. Sustainable Communities and Resource Management in the Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve; A Discussion Paper. 28 pp. Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve Association. Nova Scotia Community College. Middleton, Nova Scotia, Canada.

  3. Drysdale C., T. Webster, C. McCarthy, D. Ure, D. Kehler, I. Spooner, M. Brylinsky, M. Richard, A. Fenech, A. Liu, K. Milne, M. Murphy, D. Colville, A. Ross. 2008. Climate Change and Adaptive Management in the South West Nova Biosphere Reserve. pp 231-255 In: A. Fenech, D. MacIver, F. Dallmeier. Eds. 2008. Climate Change and Biodiversity in the Americas. Smithsonian Institution/Environment Canada. Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 366p. ISPN no.:978-1-100-11627-3.

  4. Drysdale C., L. Hayek, M. Doyle, S. O’Grady, D. Kehler. 2007. Experimental Design Considerations for Plot-Based Monitoring; a Discussion Paper. Smithsonian Institution/Environment Canada. Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 28 pp. Available on EC website in English, French, Spanish.

  5. Drysdale, C., N.M. Burgess, A. D’Entrement, J. Carter, G.Brun. 2005. Mercury in Brook Trout, Yellow Perch and White Perch in Kejimkujik National Park. pp 321-346. In: Mercury Cycling in a Wetland Dominated Ecosystem: A Multi-disciplinary Study. Edit O’Driscoll N.J, A.N. Rencz, and D.R.S. Lean. 2005. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. (Environment Canada funded)

  6. Drysdale C. and Howell G. 1998. Building a Network for Ecological Research and Monitoring in Canada: Emphasis on SI/MAB Plot-Based Methodology in Kejimkujik National Park. In: Forest Biodiversity in North America and South America: Research and monitoring (vol 21). Dallmeier F. and J. Comiskey, editors. UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Series, Parthenon Publishing Group. 1998. (Environment Canada funded)