Central Kootenay INVASIVE PLANT STRATEGY

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Central Kootenay INVASIVE PLANT STRATEGY


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Objectives of Presentation

• Update and overview of the Central Kootenay
  Invasive Plant (CKIPC) Strategy.
• Describe contents of the strategy.

Scotch Broom
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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
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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.

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Physical Features of Plan Area

• Elevation range from 400 - gt2800m.
• Topographically and climatically variable.
• Ecologically diverse from dry grassland to
  riparian and alpine.

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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.

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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

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Jurisdictions

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

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Jurisdictions

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

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Layout of Strategic Plan

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

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Guiding Principals of Plan
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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.

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Goal 1 Prevent Introduction, Establishment and
Spread

• Awareness and Education.
• Risk Assessment and Prevention.
• Early Detection and Rapid Response.

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Goal 2 Manage Existing Populations and Reduce
Impacts

• Coordination and Partnerships
• Inventory and Planning
• Invasive Plant Categories
• Integrated Invasive Plant Management
• Monitoring and Evaluation

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

• Statutory Authority and Other Processes.
• Organization and Leadership.
• Program Evaluation.

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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.

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Category 1 Weed Alert List

• New species to BC and/or Central Kootenay.
• Main management focus is prevention, early
  detection and rapid response.

Common Bugloss
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Category 1 (11 species)
Russian Knapweed
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Category 2

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

Blueweed
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Category 2 (9 species)
Hoary Cress
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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.

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Category 3 (20 species)
Orange Hawkweed
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Category 4

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

Spotted Knapweed
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Category 4 (11 species)
Dalmatian Toadflax
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Agricultural Horticultural(3 species)

• Species that interfere with agricultural
  production or become garden pests.
• Main management focuses are on eradication and
  control.

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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.

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Criteria for Ranking Activities
Criteria for ranking invasive plant actions at a
strategic level.
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Goal 1 Prevent Introduction, Establishment and
Spread
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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.

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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.

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Goal 2 Manage Existing Populations and Reduce
Impacts
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Work Plan Action Items
Cooperation, Coordination and Partnerships

• 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.

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Work Plan Action Items
Inventory and Planning

• 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.

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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.

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

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Program Implementation Potential Key Partners
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Program Implementation Potential Key Partners
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Program Implementation Potential Key Partners
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