Invasive Weeds
Dec 14, 2015
Outline1. Damage
2. Why are these plants such bullies
3. What can you do
4. Jeoprady
Flickr- iwona_kellie
Invasive weed
a non-native plant whose introduction or spread
threatens the environment,
the economy, or society.
Occupy very different habitats
Best PracticesClean Equipment before moving from an
infested siteMinimize disturbance
=Manage materials like soil and gravelCoordinate and plan activities
Control/remove invasive plantsID and report Invasive Plants
Re-vegetate
Educate yourself and others on how to identify and control
invasive plants
Do not grow/buy invasive plants
Report invasive weedsFree app for iphones and androids-
www.reportaweedbc.ca
Questions?
Elaine ArmagostInvasive Plant Program Manager
Peace River Regional District
(250) [email protected]