P.E.I. has 13 invasive plants species worth knowing about
There is a list of most wanted invasive plants on P.E.I. and the PEI Invasive Species Council want Island residents and land owners to learn how to identify and report them.
P.E.I. Invasive Species Council says some plants plants can cause environmental, ecological damage
The P.E.I. Invasive Species Council wants Island residents and land owners to learn how to identify and report a growing list of invasive plants.
Invasive plants can cause environmental or ecological damage, and can be expensive to manage or control once they become established.
The Council's list of most wanted plants are:
If Island residents spot one of the invasive plants they are asked to report it. The council will also advise on how to get rid of the plant safely or remove it themselves.