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Central Kootenay INVASIVE PLANT STRATEGY

Central Kootenay INVASIVE PLANT STRATEGY. Objectives of Presentation. Update and overview of the Central Kootenay Invasive Plant (CKIPC) Strategy. Describe contents of the strategy. Scotch Broom. Definitions. Alien Species - Species outside their natural distribution. Weed

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Central Kootenay INVASIVE PLANT STRATEGY

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  1. Central KootenayINVASIVE PLANT STRATEGY

  2. Objectives of Presentation • Update and overview of the Central Kootenay Invasive Plant (CKIPC) Strategy. • Describe contents of the strategy. Scotch Broom

  3. Definitions • Alien Species - Species outside their natural distribution. • Weed • Plant growing in a place where it is not wanted. • Plant that interferes with management objectives.

  4. Definitions • Noxious Weed - Non-native species that are difficult to control, hazardous to human or animal health, or environmentally detrimental. Designated under the Weed Control Act. • Invasive Plant - Non-native species that may be harmful to plants, animals, ecosystems, human health or affect economic pursuits. • Weed Control Act • Forest and Range Practices Act • Community Charter Act.

  5. History and Scope • Weed control began the Central Kootenay in early 1940s. • Nelson Forest Region Plan 2005. • Estimated 35, 000 ha infested. • Up to 2.5 million ha at risk.

  6. Purpose of Strategic Plan To provide a foundation for the long-term prevention, containment and control of invasive plants in the Central Kootenay. Sulphur Cinquefoil

  7. Central Kootenay Plan Area CKIPC area includes the Regional District of Central Kootenay and Areas A and B or the Regional District of Kootenay-Boundary. Area about 2.4 million hectares.

  8. Physical Features of Plan Area • Elevation range from 400 - >2800m. • Topographically and climatically variable. • Ecologically diverse from dry grassland to riparian and alpine.

  9. Considerations in Scope of Strategy • Based on local needs. • Reflects priorities based on financial and human resources. • Linked to other plans in an appropriate manner. • Sensitive to jurisdictional responsibilities.

  10. Jurisdictions • Federal Lands • Airports • First Nations • Provincial and Municipal Lands • Provincial Parks and Protected Areas • Highways and Secondary Roads • Crown Forest and Rangeland • Regional Parks • Urban Lands within Cities, Towns and Villages

  11. Jurisdictions • Private Land and Other Interest Groups • Farms and Ranches • Rural Acreages • Industry-owned Land • Resorts and Campgrounds • Recreational Properties

  12. Jurisdictions • Corporate • Forest Companies • Mining • Railways • Utilities (gas, hydro) • Conservation Lands • Community Forests and Watershed

  13. Layout of Strategic Plan Plan is organized in two sections: • Goals, components and actions for strategy. • Work plan to address actions in the strategy.

  14. Guiding Principals of Plan

  15. Goals of Strategic Plan • Prevent the Introduction, Establishment and Spread of Invasive Plants. • Manage Existing Populations and Reduce their Impacts on Ecosystems and Natural Resource Values. • Provide a Framework and Capacity for Long-term Invasive Plant Management.

  16. Goal 1: Prevent Introduction, Establishment and Spread • Awareness and Education. • Risk Assessment and Prevention. • Early Detection and Rapid Response.

  17. Goal 2: Manage Existing Populations and Reduce Impacts • Coordination and Partnerships • Inventory and Planning • Invasive Plant Categories • Integrated Invasive Plant Management • Monitoring and Evaluation

  18. Goal 3: Provide Framework and Capacity for Long-term Invasive Plant Management • Statutory Authority and Other Processes. • Organization and Leadership. • Program Evaluation.

  19. Invasive Plant Categories • Fifty-four species classified. • Four invasive plant categories. • All but five species listed in provincial legislation. • Additional category for weeds of agricultural or horticultural importance. Leafy Spurge

  20. Category 1Weed Alert List • New species to BC and/or Central Kootenay. • Main management focus is prevention, early detection and rapid response. Common Bugloss

  21. Category 1 (11 species) Russian Knapweed

  22. Category 2 • New species with limited distribution and low density. • Species invading susceptible habitats or sensitive areas. • Eradication main focus. Blueweed

  23. Category 2 (9 species) Hoary Cress

  24. Category 3 • Established infestations in high traffic areas. • Well established in parts of the Central Kootenay but not present in most of the region. • Main management focus on control and containment. Hoary Alyssum

  25. Category 3 (20 species) Orange Hawkweed

  26. Category 4 • Establish high- or low- density infestations. • Widely distributed in the Central Kootenay. • The main management focus is containment and control. Spotted Knapweed

  27. Category 4 (11 species) Dalmatian Toadflax

  28. Agricultural – Horticultural(3 species) • Species that interfere with agricultural production or become garden pests. • Main management focuses are on eradication and control.

  29. Invasive Plant Management Work Plan • Items identified in section one summarized and ranked. • All items considered important but ranking provides a sense of order and priority.

  30. Criteria for Ranking Activities Criteria for ranking invasive plant actions at a strategic level.

  31. Goal 1: Prevent Introduction, Establishment and Spread

  32. Work Plan Action Items Awareness and Education • Continue the education and awareness programs initiated in 2005. • Support partnerships and participate in developing and delivering public awareness and education programs with the IPC.

  33. Work Plan Action Items Early Detection and Rapid Response • Identify potential new invaders and high-risk sites with other conducting weed programs in CKIPC area. • Circulate "invasive plant alerts" for new species entering the province and CKIPC area. • Assign responsibility for rapid response to a lead agency that has a mandate, and the resources, to respond immediately to new invaders.

  34. Goal 2: Manage Existing Populations and Reduce Impacts

  35. Work Plan Action Items • Develop partnerships with provincial ministries, local governments, non-government agencies, landowners, conservation groups, and First Nations to accomplish mutual weed management goals and objectives.. • Compile and enter inventory data or information that exists in the region into the IAPP database where possible. Cooperation, Coordination and Partnerships

  36. Work Plan Action Items • Review the CKIPC invasive plant list to determine inventory needs and priorities. • Identify roles and responsibilities of all partners in conducting inventories. • Conduct inventories using MOFR standards for entry into IAPP database. Inventory and Planning

  37. Work Plan Action Items Invasive Plant Management and Monitoring • Geographical analysis to assist in drawing containment lines. • Each agency is responsible for weed management within their jurisdiction and in accordance with the mandates, legal obligations and/or their authorized weed plans. • Develop a monitoring plan using IAPP procedures for priority invasive species and geographic areas of the CKIPC area.

  38. Goal 3: Provide Framework and Capacity for Long-term Invasive Plant Management

  39. Work Plan Action Items Organization & Leadership, Program Evaluation • Promote and develop a coordinated approach to invasive plant management in the CKIPC area. • Promote stable long-term funding for • sustaining the program, and on-the-ground weed management; • inventory, monitoring, and evaluation. • Promote the use of the IAPP application for developing and maintaining a regional inventory. • Review the CKIPC plan annually to monitor program success and individual participant plan success.

  40. Program ImplementationPotential Key Partners

  41. Program ImplementationPotential Key Partners

  42. Program ImplementationPotential Key Partners

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