National Invasive Species Week - May 14 - 20, 2023
It is National Invasive Species Action Week!
We encourage you to learn more about invasive species in Canada, and what you can to do to help control the spread.
What is an Invasive Species?
An invasive species is a non-native, living organism (plant, animal, or disease) causing a negative impact to ecosystems, the economy, or even human health. The impact of invasive species is estimated to cost $30 billion annually, in Canada. To learn how you can help prevent the spread of invasive species, visit www.canadainvasives.ca
Take action and report invasive species. The more eyes on the ground, the earlier we can detect and manage invasive species before an infestation gets out of hand! To report sighting visit www.reportcanadainvasives.ca
https://canadainvasives.ca/invasive-species/
iNaturalist.ca – I Spy and Identify Invasives
Terrestrial Invasive Species
Our belove trails, parks, and other recreational spots are being overrun by unwanted guests. Give invasive species the brush off and take the Play, Clean, Go pledge at www.playcleango.ca
Remember to clean your outdoor gear. When we Play, Clean, Go, we prevent invasive seeds and other pests from spreading into our favourite trails and recreational spots. Stay on trails, and clean your gear, clothes, and pets to prevent the spread.
Invasive Species on our Landscapes: Youth Activity Book
Aquatic Invasive Species
Did you know that invasive species threaten the health of our waterways and can even impede our ability to swim, fish, and boat on them? There are three easy steps to protect your favourite body of water, Clean, Drain, and Dry your boat, fishing gear, and boating equipment after each use, and prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. The only eway to protect our waters from damaging invasive species is to prevent them entering in the first place. Visit www.cleandraindry.ca to take the pledge.
Invasive Species in our Waters: Youth Activity Book
Zebra and Quagga Mussel Fact Sheet
Adopt and Aquatic Habitat Toolkit
Invasive Forest Pests
Is your firewood pest-free? Harmful invasive species that threaten our forests can be transported in firewood without you knowing it. Don't give invasive species a free ride! When you buy and burn local firewood you prevent hidden invasive species from harming our forests and trees. Learn more at www.buylocalburnlocal.ca
Forest Pests: Youth Activity Book
Prevent the Release of Species
May 19, 2023 is Endangered Species Day. Did you know that your pet can be an invasive species and can impact our native and at-risk species? Ensure your pets are kept safe and re-homed responsibly. Escaped or released animals, like pigs, can impact agriculture, damage property, and spread disease to livestock. Never release pets into the wild. Take the pledge at www.dontletloose.ca
Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative
Horticulture and Invasive-free Gardening
No one likes a weedy garden. In Canada, 40% of non-native vascular plants are considered weedy or invasive species. Invasive plants can outcompete native plants for nutrients, water, and space in your garden, and other natural spaces. For a Plant Wise garden make sure to, buy locally grown plants, plant only non-invasive and native plant species, and know how each plant grows. Support your pollinator friends this World Bee Day by planting wise and grow non-invasive garden species, more information at www.plant-wise.ca
Voluntary Code of Conduct for the Ornamental Horticulture Industry
Contact Us
Saddle Hills
Junction of Hwy 49 & Secondary Hwy 725
RR1, Spirit River AB
T0H 3G0
T. 780-864-3760
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