The IPCBC has established five committees to provide input and expertise on key Council actions as outlined in the Invasive Plant Strategy for British Columbia. Committee activities, past and current, are summarized in Annual Reports and Ebulletins. Committees are open and inclusive so if you are interested in becoming a committee member, fill out the committee sign-up sheet, indicate your area of interest, and fax (250-305-1004) or email it to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Communications and Awareness Committee

The objectives of the Communications and Awareness Committee are to implement a strong provincial-level invasive plant awareness program with the necessary resources for both external and internal communication, such as newsletters, the Council's website, and a range of print materials.

Regulation, Compliance and Enforcement Committee

The Regulation, Compliance, and Enforcement Committee was formed to address two of the key actions outlined in the Invasive Plant Strategy for British Columbia: to aim for improved compliance with existing policy and to recommend legislative and regulatory changes where compliance has been unsuccessful. See the Legislative Guidebook for details on existing policy.

Technical and Operational Support Committee

Although the IPCBC is not directly involved in on-the-ground management, there are valuable resources and information needed to enable effective and efficient treatments and management.

The Technical and Operational Support Committee aims to support the work of tenure holders, contractors, local weed committees, and others by providing useful field-based resources and information. Through the work of this committee, the Council supports the development of a shared approach to inventory, monitoring, and listing of invasive plants. Since weeds know no boundaries, it is important that all parties work together to build effective lists of key plants of concern, share current inventory information, and work towards a common management approach.

The Technical and Operations Support Committee has developed Targeted Invasive Plant Solutions (T.I.P.S.) as a resource available to the public and to collaborators involved in invasive plant management across the province. Each T.I.P.S. publication focuses on the best management practices, and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles, for either an operational activity or a specific invasive plant species.

Finance and Fund Development Committee

Stable, long-term funding for coordination and on-the-ground operations is fundamental to effective invasive plant management. Over the years, operational funding has varied based on fiscal year priorities of government agencies and others. However, invasive plants continue to enter and expand their settlement within British Columbia whether or not coordinated operations are in place. Research shows that invasive plant management programs must span fiscal year budgets and reflect the plants' potential to expand once established. Regional weed committees require stable 'base' or 'core' funding to enable them to effectively bring groups together, to develop and implement shared communication or operational plans. See the Think Tank report for details on funding projects.

Research and Development Committee

Adaptive and effective management of invasive plants is based on understanding and applying new and existing scientific information. The IPCBC recognizes the need to improve the extension and outreach of current outcomes and to help ensure long-term support for ongoing research. Currently, there are many research initiatives underway that may not be known by all resource managers and local committees across British Columbia. There are also an increasing number of universities and colleges whose students can undertake research on invasive species issues. The need to develop a shared understanding of key research priorities and to increase awareness of current and proposed research will benefit all invasive plant managers.