Invasive species management in B.C.

Last updated on January 31, 2024

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Invasive plants on Provincial Public Lands

Invasive plants can have significant ecological, environmental, cultural and social impacts across B.C.. Learn more about what is being done to manage invasive plants across Provincial Public (Crown) Lands.

Invasive Plant Management on Provincial Public (Crown) Land

Invasive species and industry

Highway maintenance and construction contractors must manage invasive species at the roadside.

Invasive species affect agriculture by competing for available space and food, or by directly attacking native species, crops or landscape plants. 

Invasive forest pests include insects and diseases that threaten the health of forest ecosystems.

Invasive species in B.C. parks

BC Parks staff, volunteers and contractors can get best management practice advice for various activities in parks and protected areas.

Report sightings
Invasive species in a pond

Report invasive species before they cause harm.