One of the island’s more problematic invasive species, which many don’t even consider, is the moose.

The ungulates were introduced to Newfoundland from New Brunswick in the early part of the last century, to establish a hunting population.

Since then the numbers have exploded and moose are common throughout the island. Piers Evans of the Nature Conservancy of Canada says people often forget that the animals are not native to the island and are having a real impact on the ecosystem.

“In some cases,” says Evans, “that has resulted in real changes in the way our forests are structured and can function.” They’re looking at different ways to address the issue on some of the properties they have stewardship over.