By Lisa Houle | May 29, 2024 Over the past three weeks, we’ve shared how to identify, report, and remove invasive species. The last effective tool in our collective toolbox…
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Time to Remove: Top tips on how to remove some fierce invasive plants
By Lisa Houle | May 23, 2024 You’ve identified and reported invasive species. Now it’s time to get to work. Ready, set, remove! Every species has unique properties and recommended…
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Pull the Plug on Aquatic Invasive Species: Draining your boat is now a must in B.C.
By Lisa Houle | May 17, 2024 Another step in the right direction, and a fitting announcement during Invasive Species Action Month, comes just in time for the May long…
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Whirling disease in B.C. highlights need to Clean Drain Dry
By Lisa Houle | May 15, 2024 Despite the ominous headlines – first the closure of several waterbodies in B.C. and next whirling disease declared in the Columbia River watershed…
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Now that you can identify an invasive species, what are you going to do about it?
By Lisa Houle | May 13, 2024 After taking the time to identify and learn about different invasive species, the next step is reporting what you see around you. The…
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Be a box tree moth detective – put your powers of observation to work!
By Lisa Houle | May 10, 2024 For plant lovers looking for a dense, low maintenance hedge that tolerates a variety of growing conditions and responds well to shaping, the…
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How well do you know your invasive plants? Let’s find out this Invasive Species Action Month!
By Lisa Houle | May 3, 2024 Every year the Province of BC proclaims May ‘Invasive Species Action Month’ (ISAM), recognizing the impact of invasive species on B.C.’s environment, economy,…
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Discovery of Emerald ash borer in Vancouver prompts urgent appeal to campers and nature lovers
By Lisa Houle | May 3, 2024 May is Invasive Species Action Month in B.C. The month has just begun, and a new invasive species has already been detected in…