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What is InvasivesBC

The InvasivesBC database, map and mobile data collection application is available for use by all land managers, contractors, government agencies and non-profit organizations completing surveys and/or management actions on invasive species in B.C.  

InvasivesBC replaces the Invasive Alien Plant Program (IAPP), which was B.C.’s previous provincial mapping and database application in use from The Province is committed to maintaining a shared invasive species map and database application. A centralized location for invasive species information supports increased collaboration among the diverse user community and more effective invasive species management throughout B.C.

InvasivesBC contains invasive species occurrence, treatment, and monitoring records for the entire province. The data can be searched using a large number of criteria, and exported into a variety of summary reports.

Features of InvasivesBC version 1

Version 1 of the InvasivesBC app includes:

• The web-based system (accessed via the chrome browser).  A mobile application with the ability to be used offline/out of ser

  Mapping Species Distributions

  Scientific Name

  Common Name

  WeedStatus
  (P: On the provincial list; R: On a regional list; I: Not listed, but considered invasive)

  Abutilon theophrasti

  velvet-leaf

  P

  Acroptilon repens

  Russian knapweed

  R

  Aegilops cylindrica

  jointed goatgrass

  P

  Amaranthus retroflexus

  rough pigweed

  I

  Anthriscus sylvestris

  wild chervil

  R

  Arctium lappa

  great burdock

  R

  Arctium minus

  common burdock

  R

  Asclepias speciosa

  showy milkweed

  I

  Avena fatua

  wild oat

  P

  Berteroa incana

  hoary alyssum

  I

  Bidens cernua

  nodding beggarticks

  I

  Brassica kaber

  charlock

  R

  Capsella bursa-pastoris

  shepherd's purse

  I

  Cardaria draba

  heart-podded hoary-cress

  R

  Cardaria draba ssp. chalapensis

  Chalapa hoary-cress

  R

  Cardaria draba ssp. draba

  heart-podded hoary-cress

  R

  Cardaria pubescens

  globe-pod hoary-cress

  R

  Carduus acanthoides

  plumeless thistle

  R

  Carduus nutans

  nodding thistle

  I

  Carduus nutans ssp. leiophyllus

  nodding thistle

  I

  Boston ivy is regarded as an invasive vine, but has the unusual distinction of being one that will typically “give up” when being squeezed out by another climbing botanical. In most cases, invasive plants will fight to the death, so to speak. Meaning, eventually you will notice that they are just hopelessly entangled in each other. So, Boston ivy is invasive, but it will quickly get completely choked out and die if another vine or climbing plant is planted near it. It is also not as destructive as other vines, such as English ivy or Virginia creeper.

  Will Boston Ivy Choke Out Other Plants?

  Boston ivy has the potential to choke out other plants, depending on what they are. Interestingly, Boston ivy excels at choking out weeds. However, it can also easily overpower flowers, herbs, and other good vegetation. It has the potential to choke out the grass in your yard and damage trees as well.

  • Boston ivy may choke out other vegetation.
  • Boston ivy can quickly cover the ground and choke out grass.
  • Trees may be harmed if Boston ivy wraps around their trunks.

  This vine will quickly grow around a tree trunk, which ultimately interferes with the tree being able to absorb sunlight and

  Virginia Creeper, Parthenocissus quinquefolia

  
  Virginia creeper is a native climber in the grape family (Vitaceae) that is especially noticeable in the fall when the leaves become colored in cool weather. The species Parthenocissus quinquefoliais found throughout eastern and central North America, from southern Canada to eastern Mexico and Guatemala. It has had numerous other scientific names; invalid synomyms include Ampelopsis hederaceavar. murorum, A. quinquefolia, Hedera quinquefolia, and Vitis hederacea.  Virginia creeper has many other common names including five-leaved ivy (it is not closely related to the true ivy, in the genus Hedera), five-finger, and woodbine. The closely related species, P. inserta, also called woodbine, is very similar in appearance but cannot climb smooth surfaces like P. quinquefoliacan.
  

  
  Virginia creeper grows along the ground in woodlands, often growing up trees or telephone poles on woodland borders, or in open areas such as along railroad right of ways, rocky bluffs, fence rows, banks of streams or lakes, and in disturbed habitats in both rural and urban areas. It is hardier than Boston ivy, growing in zones , so is often

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