Over the next few weeks, the CRD will be featuring some of the most prolific invasive plants which are found throughout the region through its Weed of the Week Awareness campaign. Our first profile, is definitely "Knot" a pretty flower; Knotweed. In the coming weeks, Knotweed plants that have spread their roots and stems over the last few months will begin producing delicate white flowers throughout the region. Be sure to know how to identify the Knotweed varieties in our area to help stop the spread of these invasive plants. Though Japanese Knotweed is the most dominant variety of knotweed infesting British Columbia; Himalayan, Bohemian, and Giant Knotweed also exist. These bamboo-like plants, especially the Japanese variety have become one of the most prolific invasive plants in the world with serious infestations in the United Kingdom, the United States, and even here in Canada. In fact, stiff regulations and policies have been developed within the United Kingdom to help address their Japanese Knotweed issue. Within the Cariboo Regional District (CRD), Knotweed is a regulated plant species under the BC Weed Control Act and the CRD’s Invasive Plant Management Regulation Bylaw. Want to learn more about invasive plants? Visit us online at bit.ly/13MhbHP.
Posted on: Fri, 26 Jul 2013 22:01:16 +0000
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