Kellogg’s rush (Juncus kelloggii) COSEWIC assessment and status report: chapter 8
Limiting Factors and Threats
Any activity that alters the hydrological regime of the site can be a potential threat to this species (Washington Natural Heritage Program 1999). Since this population is in a public park that is heavily used by walkers and bicycle enthusiasts, trampling may be a problem. There has been habitat alteration due to fire hydrant maintenance; gravel was brought into part of the vernal pool area to fill in the tracks created by a fire truck (A. Ceska, pers. comm). The site is in an open area of a Garry oak meadow and where there is encroachment of the outer edges of the park by Symphoricarpus albus, Cytisus scoparius and non-native grasses. The ephemeral moisture in this site may prevent these species from overtaking these low lying areas. The Municipality of Oak Bay does not have a management plan for the park (L. Middleton, pers. comm.).
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