Hogweed ready! 
Hot Spots Field Crew Update The 5 person crew hired by the Invasive Plant Council of BC to conduct on the ground invasive work in the Sea to Sky Corridor is now half way through their contract. Highlights to date include tackling all the giant hogweed sites that were reported, stopping blueweed in its tracks, and helping the Whistler Biodiversity Project to eradicate broom in Whistler. more... Giant hogweed media coverage acrossCanada Link to TV, radio and magazine articles and ID and control information. more... Giant hogweed found in Squamish A very toxic plant though to only be as far north as Lions Bay was found in Squamish under hydro lines! more... Report on invasive inventory completed in the Squamish area as part of SWAT program in January and February 2010 more... Call for volunteers! We are looking for volunteers to help with education and control. For more information please contact us. |
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R | Quest University broom pull Sept. 3
A Quest University ecology class tackled Scotch broom growing on campus. It's a big patch and a work in progress! See photos. Pemberton Community Weed Pull Sept. 2 Was a success! Thanks to all those who came out to target knapweed around the Arn Canal. See photos Community Weed Pull The SSISC wants to help your group organize a weed pull. We will present to your group on background and methods, as well as loan tools and take care of disposal. Contact us for more information. Horticulture Workshop The SSISC is planning an invasive workshop for landscapers, nurseries and garden groups this fall. The workshop will host numerous speakers and include why invasives are a problem, suitable replacement plants and how to ID, control and dispose of the most unwanted weeds. Please contact us if you're interested in taking part. |
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