The Government of Canada and City of Mississauga have partnered to invest more than $680,000 to restore the Iggy Kaneff Park's floodplain forest habitat.
The project will restore about 1.1 hectares of fragmented forest and wetland habitat, enhancing biodiversity, improving ecosystem function and building climate resilience. About 1,000 trees, 6,000 shrubs and 2,000 wetland and ground cover plants will be planted. Approximately 1,400 square-metres of shallow wetlands will be constructed to capture and store water on the landscape, while providing habitat for birds and amphibians. Treatment of invasive species will also help reduce their spread.
Restoring Iggy Kaneff Park is part of the City of Mississauga's efforts to expand and redevelop parkland for the community. Natural and constructed wetlands help to mitigate flooding by storing rainwater and snowmelt. On completion, the project will contribute to greater flood resilience, environmental conservation and improved wildlife habitat.
