Invasive species reduce the biodiversity and available habitat for wildlife in the area. Invasive plants outgrow natives and take away nutrition and light. Many are garden escapes.
Some plants are listed as provincial noxious and it is mandatory they be controlled. Along the Miami River Greenway we control:
Yellow iris
Other plants are considered to be nuisance plants. Along the Miami we deal with:
Periwinkle
Lamium (silver nettle plant)
English Holly Periwinkle
Invasive species reduce the biodiversity and available habitat for wildlife in the area. Invasive plants outgrow natives and take away nutrition and light. Many are garden escapes. Some plants are listed as provincial noxious and it is mandatory they be controlled. Please see list of invasive plants we control along the Miami River Greenway.
Invasive Plants of Miami River
Invasive Plant Counsel of BC – Poster Contest