Invasive Species in the RDN

WHAT'S THE BIG DEAL WITH INVASIVE PLANTS?

Invasive plants like Scotch broom grow rapidly and are easily spread. Unfortunately these plants can cause a lot of problems like habitat degradation and destruction of biodiversity, damage to trails and park structures, and can even pose safety hazards to humans and pets if touched or ingested.

• Register with Get Involved RDN to provide input, ask a question, report an invasive, or to receive volunteer information!
• Check out our Invasive Species Gallery to see our top priority invasive species to manage!
• If you spot an invasive plant in an RDN park, please register and let us know by filling in the Report an Invasive tool.
• If you've found a plant in your yard, and aren't sure if it's invasive, or how to get rid of it, post your question in Ask a Plant Person, and we'll do our best to help you out!
• See our FAQ's, pamphlets, guides and helpful links to learn more!

WANT TO VOLUNTEER IN YOUR COMMUNITY PARK?

If you want to join in on the fun and help us with our battle against invasive plants, send an email to invasivespecies@rdn.bc.ca and you'll be added to our mailing list. You can also check out Volunteer Highlights below for updates on events, info for volunteers and new volunteer opportunities!

Please contact us before removing any plant from an RDN Park. It is against our bylaw to remove any vegetation from an RDN park without instruction from RDN Parks Staff.

Volunteers bashing Himalayan blackberry in Descanso Bay Regional Park