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Noxious Weeds, also called lnvasive Plants, are non-native plant species, typically introduced from Eurasia, that invade our ecosystems and out-compete local plants and cultivated crops for water, nutrients and light. Highly adaptable and difficult to control, these alien plants grow aggressively without the insect predators and plant pathogens that kept them in check in their native habitats.
lnvasive plants are tough, adaptable and aggressive, growing quickly on disturbed sites via root fragments or seeds. A single plant can produce thousands of seeds that can be dispersed by wind, water and soil.
Seeds and plant parts may hitch a ride on boots, clothing, backpacks, animals and vehicles, thus travelling from infested areas.
Invasive Plants Are Everywhere:
Weeds can be found almost anywhere: roads, trails, railways, grassland, wetlands, parks… even in your own garden. Watch out for wildflower seed mixes that contain invasive plant seeds.
Not all invasive plants are classified as Noxious Weeds. Some weeds are classified as Noxious within all regions of British Columbia, while others are classified as Noxious within the boundaries of the Regional District of North Okanagan. Click here for a list of Provincial and Regional Noxious Weeds.
 Noxious Weeds of the North Okanagan & Invasive Plant Guide
To receive bulk copies of this brochure, please contact John Friesen, RPF, Weed Control Officer, 250 550 3749 or e-mail john.friesen@rdno.ca.
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