Why should we care?

Invasive species are moving across BC and Canada at a rapid pace, and are a cost of globalization. There is also debate and research being conducted on the impacts of climate change as a factor increasing this already troubling trend. Invasive species have far-reaching impacts to the BC economy, environment, and society.

To put it in perspective, in Canada, invasive species include at least 27% of all vascular plants, 181 insects, 24 birds, 26 mammals, 2 reptiles, 4 amphibians, several fungi and molluscs, and 55 freshwater fish (Source: Environment Canada).

Visit the ‘most unwanted’ sections to learn more about the top ‘unwanted’ invasive plants and other invasive organisms impacting BC.

Orange Hawkweed infestation at Churn Creek Provincial Park. Photo: BC Parks