This year marks the sixth year of the Community Weed Pull program for the Cariboo Regional District Invasive Plant Management program.
The program encourages community groups to become local stewards by helping to control invasive plants in their areas. Invasive plants (also known as noxious weeds) are non-native plant species that take over our landscapes. Many of these invasive plants have been introduced by humans, whether it is by gardening or by recreational activities.
Invasive plants are a major issue not only locally, but also globally and this is why it is important for communities to come together and help take back the natural landscapes before invasive plants make a new undesirable one.
The CRD Community Weed Pull program offers a $250 honorarium to community groups that lend a hand in restoring environmentally sensitive areas in different areas across our region. The events last from two to three hours and the CRD provides supplies (shovels and bags) and refreshments. If any community groups are interested they can contact the CRD invasive plant management department at 1-800-665-1636 or by e-mail invasiveplants@cariboord.bc.ca.
