REPORT

Report Invasive Species

Several ways to report a sighting

 

 

Observe and Report

You can help detect and locate new infestations of invasive species, particularly those capable of significant environmental or economic harm.

If you see an invasive plant that you know or observe a plant that looks “out of place”, we encourage you to report it using the email form below or using a mobile app.

Report Form

Enter the name of the suspected invasive plant or weed

Don't know? Search our online invasive plant index or take a photo.

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Detailed location description, use place names, town, address etc..

Please enter any additional information

Mobile Apps

The following apps for reporting or identifying invasive plants are available, free, from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. 

Some of the Apps have youtube videos demonstrating how they work.  Where available we have included that link as well.

Report Invasives BC App

REPORT INVASIVES BC APP

This app includes invasive species of all types known to be in BC and ones that are not known to be in BC but are of concern.

Apple APP Store Link: click here
Google Play Store link: click here
Youtube video: click here

iNaturalist App

iNATURALIST APP

Part of the “I Spy and Identify”  project, join an active community of people across the world observing nature and protecting outdoor spaces. Learn how to use iNaturalist and become a Citizen Scientist.

Apple APP Store Link: click here
Google Play Store link: click here
Youtube video: click here

WEEDS BMP APP

WEEDS BMP APP

The WeedsBMP app was developed as a management tool for livestock and forage producers in BC to successfully identify and manage invasive plants to minimize impacts on operations. Users can search the app by common name, scientific name, and by flower colour to correctly identify an invasive plant

Apple APP Store Link: click here
Google Play Store link: click here