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Invasive plant seeds can travel to distance places on vehicles and ATVs

By Julianne Leekie, IPCBC

You might be bringing more than memories home with you after a fun spin along some backroads this fall. Invasive plant seeds can stow away on tires, wheel wells, bumpers, the underside of your vehicle, and in the mud of your dirt bike, mountain bike, or even ATV. These little backpackers will be happy to come home with you! READ MORE

Invasive Phragmites EDRR Update

By Becky Brown, B.C. Invasive Plant EDRR Coordinator, B.C. Ministry of Forests, Lands & Natural Resource Operations

Beware of hitchhikers on your boots - each step of prevention counts for a kilometer of trail

By Julianne Leekie, IPCBC

Exploring BC`s wilderness is rewarding, and avid outdoor enthusiasts know that having the right gear and preparing properly can make all the difference. Along with the typical preparations, have you ever considered how your travelling feet can impact the wilderness long after you`ve headed home? Hiking boots are an ideal carrier for some of BC`s most unwanted invasive plants.

Keep invasives from sprouting out of your compost: Rules of thumb for proper disposal

By Julianne Leekie, IPCBC

A common question is “How do I dispose of invasive plants properly once I hand-pull them?” It can be tricky! Some invasive plants keep growing and set seed despite being pulled from the ground. Here are a few rules of thumb to help clear your property of invasives while reducing the risk of spread.

New species added to the Weed Control Act regulation

An Order in Council (OIC) by the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations that has added 18 species (below) as provincial noxious under the Weed Control Act Regulation (Schedule A, Part I) was recently approved.

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Invasive plant seeds can travel to distance places on vehicles and ATVs

Invasive Phragmites EDRR Update

Beware of hitchhikers on your boots - each step of prevention counts for a kilometer of trail

Keep invasives from sprouting out of your compost: Rules of thumb for proper disposal

New species added to the Weed Control Act regulation

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