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.
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
Join the IVMA of BC at the beautiful Courtyard Prince George by Marriott in Prince George, BC for our 2025 Biennial Forum.
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.
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
REPORT INVASIVE SPECIES
With your help we can manage and track the spread of invasive species.Early detection is KEY!