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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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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 • Plant growing in a place where it is not wanted. • Plant that interferes with management objectives.
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.
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.
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
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.
Physical Features of Plan Area • Elevation range from 400 - >2800m. • Topographically and climatically variable. • Ecologically diverse from dry grassland to riparian and alpine.
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.
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
Jurisdictions • Private Land and Other Interest Groups • Farms and Ranches • Rural Acreages • Industry-owned Land • Resorts and Campgrounds • Recreational Properties
Jurisdictions • Corporate • Forest Companies • Mining • Railways • Utilities (gas, hydro) • Conservation Lands • Community Forests and Watershed
Layout of Strategic Plan Plan is organized in two sections: • Goals, components and actions for strategy. • Work plan to address actions in the strategy.
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.
Goal 1: Prevent Introduction, Establishment and Spread • Awareness and Education. • Risk Assessment and Prevention. • Early Detection and Rapid Response.
Goal 2: Manage Existing Populations and Reduce Impacts • Coordination and Partnerships • Inventory and Planning • Invasive Plant Categories • Integrated Invasive Plant Management • Monitoring and Evaluation
Goal 3: Provide Framework and Capacity for Long-term Invasive Plant Management • Statutory Authority and Other Processes. • Organization and Leadership. • Program Evaluation.
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
Category 1Weed Alert List • New species to BC and/or Central Kootenay. • Main management focus is prevention, early detection and rapid response. Common Bugloss
Category 1 (11 species) Russian Knapweed
Category 2 • New species with limited distribution and low density. • Species invading susceptible habitats or sensitive areas. • Eradication main focus. Blueweed
Category 2 (9 species) Hoary Cress
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
Category 3 (20 species) Orange Hawkweed
Category 4 • Establish high- or low- density infestations. • Widely distributed in the Central Kootenay. • The main management focus is containment and control. Spotted Knapweed
Category 4 (11 species) Dalmatian Toadflax
Agricultural – Horticultural(3 species) • Species that interfere with agricultural production or become garden pests. • Main management focuses are on eradication and control.
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.
Criteria for Ranking Activities Criteria for ranking invasive plant actions at a strategic level.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
Goal 3: Provide Framework and Capacity for Long-term Invasive Plant Management
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.
