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About Fraser Valley Invasive Species Society

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Protecting Fraser Valley Biodiversity

The Fraser Valley Invasive Species Society is a non-profit society. Our mandate is to minimize the negative social, economic, and environmental impacts associated with invasive species. We achieve our mandate through coordination of land managers, education and outreach, and on the ground invasive plant management. Invasive species are considered to be one of the greatest threats to biodiversity world-wide, second only to habitat loss. Already introduced plant species represent 26% of the entire flora in British Columbia (BC Conservation Data Centre, Ministry of Environment, 2012). All citizens of British Columbia are affected by invasive species. Help preserve our natural heritage!

Priority Ranking of Invasive Plants

The Fraser Valley Invasive Species Society holds regular strategic planning sessions where we update the list of priority species for management that field season and identify high priority areas for invasive plant management. We currently have four categories for invasive plants:

Prevent
Species not known to occur in the region but likely to establish if introduced. Watch for, and if found, eradicate.
Eradicate
Species known to occur in limited distribution and low density. Eradicate if found.
Contain
Established infestations found in portions of the region. Contain existing infestations and prevent spread to uninfested areas.
Control
Established infestations common and widespread throughout the Fraser Valley. Focus control in high value areas and use biological control if available.

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How we manage and control invasive plants

 

Invasive Plant
Management Methods

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  1. Cultural Control (prevention)
  2. Mechanical Control (mowing, hand-pulling, cutting)
  3. Biological Control
  4. Chemical Control (herbicides)

Other Invasive Species

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News, press releases and articles

FVISS 2023 AGM NOTICE

FVISS 2023 AGM NOTICE

Join us on zoom for our 2023 AGM - Thursday November 16th, 2023, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.

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FVISS 2022 AGM NOTICE

FVISS 2022 AGM NOTICE

Join us online for our 2022 AGM - Thursday November 17th, 2022, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.

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Cultus Lake Invasive Species Walk

Cultus Lake Invasive Species Walk

May is Invasive Species Action Month! On Saturday, May 28th, join us and the Cultus Lake Stewards on a walk to learn about aquatic and terrestrial invasive species!

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