In Summary…
- Learn to identify invasive plants
- Report infestations to weed control organizations. Report Weeds
- Become a NWIPC Member
- Participate in Community Weed Pulls and other Funded Projects
- Participate in the NWIPC’s 50/50 Program (PDF - 70KB)
- Prevent infesting new areas - remove weeds and their seeds from equipment, vehicle undercarriages, clothing, livestock and pets prior to leaving an infested area
- Pull isolated or new patches of weeds
- Dispose of plants & seeds in a sealed plastic bag
- Share this information with friends & neighbours
- Adopt an area for volunteers to control weeds
- Educate children about invasive weeds
Concerning Horticulture and Recreation …
- Do not plant “wild flower” seed mixes that contain noxious or invasive weed seeds (e.g. oxeye daisy)
- Do not plant invasive species in your garden; if already present, remove and dispose appropriately
- Be aware that dried flower arrangements containing any noxious weeds can spread seeds to new areas
- Obey posted signs
- Vehicle & bicycle tires can disturb soil providing an ideal seedbed for weeds to grow. Keep to established roads & trails!
- Keep recreation equipment clean & weed free
Concerning Agriculture and Industry…
- Check hay bales for invasive weeds before purchasing & transporting
- Practice sound range management to maintain a healthy plant community that is more resistant to weed invasion
- Plant “certified” seed to reduce introduction of invasive species
- Keep high-traffic areas around cattleguards, gates, irrigation ditches and livestock facilities free of weeds to reduce spread to new areas
- Wash soil & plant material from heavy machinery before transporting to new locations
- Reseed all sites disturbed by machinery & industrial equipment to prevent the establishment of new weeds
- Vacant or undeveloped land should actively be managed to prevent weeds from establishing
50/50 Landowner Compensation Program
The NWIPC conducts a program to encourage private landowners to control invasive plants on their property. In the 50/50 Landowner Compensation Program, the NWIPC will reimburse landowners (if eligible) for invasive plant management costs up to 50% or $500.00 (whichever is less). Contractor travel costs are excluded.
In order to qualify for the reimbursement for weed control on private land the landowner must perform the following:
- The landowner must hire a certified pesticide applicator with a valid service license to provide invasive plant treatment recommendations and a cost estimate. A list of potential service providers is provided by NWIPC with the application. The cost must be within industry standards.
- Complete and submit the 2008 50/50 Application (PDF - 70KB). The contact information is located at the bottom of this page.
- You will receive a letter from NWIPC advising you of the acceptance of your application and confirmation of reimbursement.
- Complete and submit the Rebate Request Form to NWIPC once the job is finished. Remember to include a copy of the applicator’s day sheet, treatment area maps, applicator certificate number and expiry date, and service license number and expiry date to the NWIPC Program Manager
- The annual deadline for any rebate requests will be November 15 of 2008.