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Brian Minter: Invasive Species Council of B.C. needs our help
27.06.2023 - 10:43 / theprovince.com
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Most of us are aware of the problems caused by invasive weeds and plants in our lawns and gardens, but we all need to realize the extent of the damage being caused to our overall environment. The negative impact to our ecosystems, waterways, wildlife habitats, agriculture and communities is staggering.
We are very fortunate to have a group of dedicated people on the Invasive Species Council of B.C. (ISCBC), a registered charity and non-profit society that is making a difference in our lives. This is a dynamic, action-oriented group that is working hard to stop the spread of invasives in the province.
They’re “spearheading behaviour change in communities, organizations, governments and industry to help protect our province from invasive species”.
Since this has become such a serious challenge, the ISCBC has designated May the “Invasive Species Action Month”.
I had the chance to speak with Gail Wallin, executive director of the council, about the gravity of the many invasive species that are now widespread, not only in B.C., but also throughout North America.
She pointed out many of the critical impacts these plants cause, and which we may never even have considered.
Flooding, often recurring on an annual basis, is now becoming a huge issue, especially with the intensity of weather patterns caused by our changing climate. When the natural diversity of plants along waterways is being destroyed by invasives, such as the Japanese knotweed (reynoutria japonica), a subtle change is taking place.
Invasives often don’t have root systems necessary to create
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