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Invasive Plants of Canada Project - An Initiative of National Botanical Services


Description: Includes a series of 14 fact sheets (only listed if relevant to BC): Terrestrial and Aquatic Invasions of Canadian Ecosystems; garlic mustard; purple loosestrife; Canada thistle; leafy spurge; Eurasian watermilfoil; and Russian olive.

National Invasive Species Information Center (NISIC)


Description: Reference gateway to information, programs, organizations and services about invasive species. It is managed by the United States Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Library.

On Invasivespeciesinfo.gov you can learn about the impacts of invasive species and the US federal government's response, as well as read select species profiles and find links to agencies and organizations dealing with invasive species issues.

The Cariboo Regional District - Weed Control Website


Description: The Cariboo Regional District is strongly committed to operating a weed control program to protect our range and timber lands for the economic and environmental benefit of all British Columbians. The program follows an integrated pest management approach involving public awareness through educational initiatives, chemical control through the application of herbicides, biocontrol, and inter-agency coordination.

Weeds BC - identification and management


Description: Weeds BC can help you identify your weeds, learn how to manage them and find out what can happen if you don't. This site profiles 80 weeds that are currently present in the province or pose a threat to its economy and environment.

Find a specific weed using search; manage your weeds with weed management and resources; or see impacts.

E-Flora BC


Description: Electronic Atlas of plants in British Columbia, including invasive species

How To Control Weeds


Description: Once people are aware of invasive plants and their problems, the next question is “so, how do I get rid of them?” There are many ways to control invasive plants, including prevention, cultural, mechanical, chemical and biological options. Weed management involves more than just removing weeds. It is important to set priorities for your land to determine the best approach. A good start is the seven steps to weed management:

Invasive Alien Plant Program Application


Description: The Invasive Alien Plant Program (IAPP) Application is the database for invasive plant data in BC. It is intended to co-ordinate/share information generated by various agencies and non-government organizations involved in invasive plant management. The application has been developed to allow the entry, edit and query of invasive plant information including: site details; invasive plant inventory information; planning; treatment methods and data; and, monitoring data.
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