Technical Reports

Zebra and Quagga Mussel Workshop, Summary (pdf - 3.1 MB) The Zebra and Quagga Mussel Workshop, held in Kelowna on October 19th, 2012, brought together governments, industry, community organizations and interested public to share information and identify critical actions. Hosted by the Invasive Species Council of BC in collaboration with Provincial Government, the workshop provided an overview of the biology of both invasive mussels and the high susceptibility of much of BC to their survival.

European Fire Ant in BC: 2012 Field Results and Planning Forward Workshop Results  (pdf - 1.14MB) A workshop was held in Richmond BC, bringing together federal, provincial and local governments as well as non-profit organizations to manage the presence of EFA in BC. The overall outcomes of the workshop include an agreement to work together as management and research continues to move forward, to share knowledge and expertise and a commitment to provide collaborative education for the BC public.

Invasive Species Strategy for British Columbia (pdf - 1.6MB; pdf - 7.1MB). The
Strategy is a five-year guiding document that will enhance the coordination of invasive species management in British Columbia. The ISCBC acts as secretariat for the Strategy, which is based on the input of over 100 contributors from a range of agencies, organizations, and businesses, along with other concerned British Columbians. It was funded by Environment Canada through the Invasive Alien Species Partnership Program, and the Investment Agriculture Foundation of B.C. 

Report No. 18: "Shutting Out Invaders" Public Forum & AGM Summary (pdf 1.8MB). This document summarizes speaker abstracts and profiles, posters, evaluation results of the forum, as well as information on the post-forum workshop. 

Report No. 17: "Responding to Invasive Species" Research Forum Report (pdf 4.5MB). This document summarizes the oral and poster presentations, as well as research priorities identified for BC and recommendations for future research forums.

Report No. 16: 'Making it Work...Locally' Government Workshop Summary (pdf- 5.2MB). This report summarizes key messages of the 'Making it Work...Locally' workshop that followed proceedings of the IPCBC Public Forum in 2011. This workshop brought together local governments from across BC, along with others representing associated interest groups. Speakers and participants discusses key components of local invaive plant programs: management models; stewardship and outreach initiatives; disposal approaches; and regulations and bylaws. This report summarizes speaker presentations, participant comments, and discussion period questions and answers for each session.

Report No. 15: Aboriginal Toolkit (pdf 6.7MB or pdf 1.9MB)

The Aboriginal Toolkit provides a valuable resource for Aboriginal communities who would like to be involved in invasive plant management, and provides information, guidance, and builds linkages that create awareness across key agencies, including government agencies, industry, Aboriginal, and non-native communities.

This toolkit is intended to be useful for Aboriginal communities who do not yet have a noxious weed or invasive plant program, as well as those who would like to expand their current program and respond with Pest Management Plans.

Report No. 14: Local Government Toolkit for Invasive Plant Management (pdf 1.7MB screen or pdf 7.2 MB medium resolution).

The Government Toolkit is designed to assist municipalities in determining what type of invasive management program to form.  The toolkit lists the top 10 reasons why municipalities and regional district should get involved.  It also highlights extensive research around legislative measures, example bylaws and non-regulative solutions.  The toolkit lists several examples of provincial programs currently at work and provides an extensive reference list for further information. The toolkit is valuable for municipalities and regional districts as they improve existing services or incorporate invasive management programs.

Extracted Handouts:
Best Management Practices (pdf - 56 kb)
Definitions (pdf - 52 kb)
Keys to Success (pdf - 60 kb)
Local Government Bylaw Flow Chart (pdf - 948 kb)
Table 1: Agencies Working on Invasive Plant Management (pdf - 60 kb)
Table 2: Steps in Invasive Plant Management (pdf - 68 kb)
Table 4: Enabling Legislation (pdf - 48 kb)

Report No. 13: Unique Habitats, Unique Challenges, 2010 IPCBC Public Forum Summary (pdf - 2.9 MB)

Report No. 12: Economic Impacts of Invasive Plants in British Columbia
Summary (pdf - 3.9 MB)
Full Report (pdf - 1.5 MB)

Report No. 11: A Road Map for Invasive Plant Research in BC: Where do we go from here? 
Summary (pdf - 352 kb)
Full Report (pdf - 4.1 MB)

Report No. 10: 2009 Workshop: Ecological Restoration and Invasive Plant Management, Solutions for a Changing Climate (pdf - 1.4 MB)

Report No. 8: 2008 Research Forum Summary: "Invasive Plant Research in BC: Current Projects and Future Trends" (pdf - 2.2 MB)

Report No. 7: 2008 AGM & Forum Summary (pdf -  3.06 MB)

Report No. 6: 2006 Economic Impacts Baseline Reports (pdf - 6.18 MB)

Report No. 5: Summary of a Workshop on Funding Options for Invasive Plant Management (pdf - 1.41 MB)

Report No. 4: Minimizing the Impacts of Invasive Plants in Horticulture (pdf - 1.09 MB)

Report No. 3: A Legislative Guidebook to Invasive Plant Management in British Columbia. (pdf - 2.37 MB)

Report No. 2: Economic Impacts Report (pdf, 1.07 MB)

Report No. 1: 3rd Annual Forum and Annual General Meeting, January 23-24, 2007 (pdf - 1 MB) 

Summary of Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) and Galerucella calmariensis in the Fraser Valley
Summary (pdf - 508 kb) 
Full Report (pdf - 2.3 MB)

Annual Reports

Annual Report 2012 (pdf - 5.8 MB)
Annual Report 2011 (pdf - 2.4 MB) 
Annual Report 2010 (pdf - 2.4 MB)
Annual Report 2009 (pdf - 2.3 MB)
Annual Report 2008 (pdf - 2 MB)
Annual Report 2007 (pdf - 927 kb)
Annual Report 2006 (pdf - 2.30 MB)

Annual Accomplishments

2010 Accomplishments (pdf - 1 MB, Hot Spots - pdf - 2.5 MB)
2009 Accomplishments (pdf - 1 MB)
2008 Accomplishments (pdf - 624 kb)
2007 Accomplishments (pdf - 80 kb)