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Invasive News
Nipped in the Bud – Managing Invasive Plants
Since 2015, the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and ISCBC have been collaborated to manage invasive plants in gravel pits across BC. Read about the successful project!
Events
ISAM: Invasive Plant Species of BC Identification Workshop
Learn how to identify invasive plants in this virtual workshop presented by The Land Conservancy of British Columbia (TLC). Invasive plants are one of the top threats to biodiversity and…
Events
ISAM: Nanaimo Invasive Plant Work Parties
Get outside and prevent the spread of invasive species in your community! Throughout May, the City of Nanaimo is hosting several invasive plant work parties and a ‘drop zone’ for…
Invasive News
Bridge Lake Homeowners Take Action Against Yellow Flag Iris
In recent years, the Cariboo community of Bridge Lake has witnessed the arrival and spread of Yellow flag iris, an attractive but invasive water-based plant. They decided to take action. Here’s their story.
Invasive News
Blanket Creek Provincial Park Restoration Project
Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS) is leading an amazing multi-year restoration project at Blanket Creek Provincial Park, in the heart of the Columbia Mountains.
Invasive News
Japanese Beetle 2021 Spring Update
Published: May 1, 2021 The Japanese Beetle Population in Vancouver is Shrinking The management program has seen over 80% reductions in beetles captured by traps each year since the program…
Council News
May is Officially Invasive Species Action Month in British Columbia
Published: May 1, 2021 The BC government has proclaimed May 2021 as Invasive Species Action Month (ISAM) to raise awareness of invasive species and encourage the public to take action.…
Council News
Call for Invasive Species Research Abstracts
Published: April 27, 2021 The 2021 Invasive Species Research Conference – Turning Science into Action, will take place virtually over two half days, October 6-7. ISCBC is calling for the…
Council News
INVASIVES 2021 Forum Recordings Now Available
Published: April 27, 2021 This year the INVASIVES Forum was virtual, for obvious reasons! Over 260 attendees joined us for the live event. If you missed it, register today to…
Events
ISAM Webinar: Invasives Photography
Join ISCBC research staff to learn more about photographing invasive species.