invasive weeds. outline 1.damage 2.why are these plants such bullies 3.what can you do 4.jeoprady...
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Invasive Weeds
Outline1. Damage
2. Why are these plants such bullies
3. What can you do
4. Jeoprady
Flickr- iwona_kellie
Weed definition
Invasive weed
a non-native plant whose introduction or spread
threatens the environment,
the economy, or society.
486 invasive alien plant species
in Canada
(That’s 24% of national flora)
BC has 368
invasive plant
species
Alberta has 225
invasive plant
species
Agricultural CropsLandscape plants
OrnamentalsMedicinal
Plants
Weeds in crops and pastures alone cost an
estimated 2.2 billion
annuallyin Canada
Why are weeds so good at being
weeds?
Occupy very different habitats
Weeds easily adjust
Weeds easily reproduce
Incredible Longevity
Weeds seem unstoppable
Short generation time
Effective seed dispersal
Weed Pull
Capable of Poisoning its Neighbors
Often Armed or Toxic
Why is prevention the key?
What can you do?
Best PracticesClean Equipment before moving from an
infested siteMinimize disturbance
=Manage materials like soil and gravelCoordinate and plan activities
Control/remove invasive plantsID and report Invasive Plants
Re-vegetate
Educate yourself and others on how to identify and control
invasive plants
Do not grow/buy invasive plants
Report invasive weedsFree app for iphones and androids-
www.reportaweedbc.ca
Questions?
Elaine ArmagostInvasive Plant Program Manager
Peace River Regional District
(250) [email protected]