REPORT

Invasive Plants

WHAT ARE THEY?

 

Invasive plants are non-native species that are able to quickly establish and flourish in new areas due to a competitive ability over other vegetation. Invasive plants are non-native and can quickly form extensive and dense infestations.

About UsWhat YOU Can Do

Invasive species are the second greatest threat to biodiversity after habitat loss

They are a global problem, a Canadian problem, and a British Columbia problem. Understanding their negative impacts on our environment, economy, and health, is a good first step in taking action to stop their spread.

Our Region is 37.6 million ha

%

of BC LAND AREA

PLANT SPECIES

Use our
PLANT GUIDE
to identify
Invasive Plants

LOCAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS – FIND OUT MORE

UPCOMING NEWS AND EVENTS

IVMA Biennial Forum

IVMA Biennial Forum

Join the IVMA of BC at the beautiful Courtyard Prince George by Marriott in Prince George, BC for our 2025 Biennial Forum.

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2025 AGM

2025 AGM

Save the Date and plan to attend the Northwest Invasive Plant Council 2025 Annual General Meeting on November 13th, 2025 in Prince George.

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Boot Brush Stations

Boot Brush Stations

BC Parks have been hard at work reducing the spread of invasive species by installing boot brush stations at trailheads throughout the province

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REPORT INVASIVE SPECIES

With your help we can manage and track the spread of invasive species.

Early detection is KEY!

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