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An invasive alien species is any plant or animal that is not native to the province, or is outside its natural range, whose introduction causes - or is likely to cause- economic, social or environmental damage. Invasive species can spread rapidly, out-competing and predating on native species, dominating natural and managed areas, and altering biological communities.
Invasive species are one of the leading threats to native wildlife and plant communities in BC; a significant percentage of our threatened or endangered species are at risk primarily due to the growing number of invasive species. The impacts of invasive species, and the cost to eradicate and control them, cost British Columbians millions of dollars every year.
The Report-a-Weed and Report Invasives BC apps let you report invasive species sightings anywhere in BC, in a few quick and easy steps. Your report goes directly to a BC specialist for the reported species who will then coordinate follow-up activities with appropriate authorities when required.
Your involvement and participation will help invasive species managers across BC in their Early Detection and Rapid Response activities, as well as enhance the knowledge of the current distribution of our already established invasive species!
Choose from two easy ways to report invasive species electronically - fast, easy and effectively:
Report-a-Weed App |
Report-Invasives-BC App |
The mobile Report-a-Weed BC app is available free of charge for iPhone and Android platforms. It lets you report weed sightings anywhere in BC, in just a few simple steps. Your report will go to a BC invasive plant specialist, who will coordinate follow-up activities with the appropriate local authorities.
Download the Report-a-Weed mobile app now: |
The mobile Report-Invasives-BC app is available free of charge for iPhone, iPad, and Android platforms. It includes all the plants from the Report-a-Weed app, plus 126 species in 6 additional categories. Your submission will be sent directly to B. C. specialists on that respective species.
Download the Report Invasives BC mobile app now: |