What Can You Do?

Invasive plants are everyone’s problem, and need to be everyone’s solution. People are the largest spreader of invasive plants. You can make a difference!

  • Learn to identify local invasive species in your area.
  • Remove and control invasive species on your property.
  • Attend local activities like hand-pulling days.
  • Do not purchase legislated noxious weed seeds from suppliers or catalogues.
  • Contain creeping plants by growing them in containers.
  • Don't let invasive plants go to seed, or remove them from your property.
  • Grow alternative plant species by substituting less aggressive plants for non-native invaders.
  • Keep aggressive plants from escaping your garden or landscaped area.
  • Do not use roadside or "wild" plants in flower arrangements if you cannot identify them.
  • Clean equipment, tools, vehicles and footwear before leaving an area that is infested with invasive plants.
  • Organize a "weed-free" space, like a local schoolyard or roadway.
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  • Report invasive plants to the "weed hotline" if found in remote locations. Call: 250-857-CIPC (2472)



Weed to Watch For

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Tansy Ragwort Control
Information on tansy ragwort control methods and options.
Extension Tools - Posted Jul. 27th / 10

NEW Ministry of Forests and Range IAPP Reference Guide
The Ministry of Forests and Range Invasive Plant Program Reference Guide is a resource manual for all agencies and partners involved in invasive plant management in British Columbia. The Guide is divided into four parts: Part 1: Understanding the business of invasive plant management Part 2: Using the Invasive Alien Plant Program (IAPP) application Data Entry module Part 3: Using the IAPP application Map Display module Part 4: Appendices
Extension Tools - Posted Jul. 27th / 10

Giant Hogweed Look-alikes
Photos and identification info for Giant Hogweed and commonly mistaken look-alike species.
Action Plans & Summary Reports - Posted Jul. 16th / 10

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