Invasive Plant Council of Metro Vancouver
The Invasive Plant Council of Metro Vancouver, formerly the Greater Vancouver Invasive Plant Council, is a non profit society that is working to improve the way we manage invasive plants in the Vancouver region. There are many plant species that are not native to our region and each of these can threaten the environment, economy and public safety. The purpose of this site is to provide you with information about invasive plants, specific species of interest in our region, control methods, IPCMV's services and to keep you updated on weed-related activities in the region.
What's New?
Our 2012 Annual Spring Forum/AGM on April 19th, 2012 at Vandusen Botanical Garden was a great success. Special thanks to our sponsors the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, BC Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations, and Dow AgroSciences. Stay tuned for a detalied summary of our AGM on our blog.
Check out our news section for the exciting new name and mandate adopted by our members at the meeting.
Check out all that we accomplished in 2011. Our Annual Report is ready for your viewing pleasure!
What does IPCMV do?
- Raises the profile of invasive plants
- Provides education to the public and land managers on invasive plants
- Provides land managers assistance with planning invasive plant management
- Conducts on-the-ground management of invasive plants (inventory and control)
- Conducts research activities pertaining to invasive plant management
- Provides regional direction on invasive plant management
Latest News
Today the crew saw first hand where a major source of invasives come from. Illegal dumping. Check out their video blog of...
Check out today's blog post that brought to light the importance of follow up treatments of invasive...
Latest Tweets
Crew is out at Kanaka Creek Regional Park today working to protect some amazing natural areas.
Heading out this morning on the boat up Indian Arm with BC Parks and Tsleil Waututh First Nation folks. Great day!
