Invasive Species

Invasive species are plants, animals and micro-organisms that spread when introduced outside of their natural distribution and cause serious and often irreversible damage to Canada’s ecosystems, economy and society. They can be introduced into Canada from other countries or continents, or from one region of Canada to another.

Preventing and managing invasive species will strengthen Canada's long-term competitiveness, protect its natural environment, and contribute to the well-being of its citizens.

• Invasive Plants

What information is available?

• Don't Move Firewood - Firewood can carry small but harmful hitchhikers that are often hidden in the bark or wood.
• An Invasive Alien Species Strategy for Canada (Library and Archives Canada)
• Science at Work: Safeguarding Canada’s Food Supply and Our Plant and Animal Resources

Related websites

Government of Canada

• Invasive Species Web Portal
• Environment Canada
  • Invasive Alien Species in Canada
• Fisheries and Oceans Canada
  • Aquatic Invasive Species
• Canadian Forest Service
  
  • Forest Invasive Alien Species

Provincial/Other

• biodivcanada.ca (Web site of the federal, provincial and territorial working group on biodiversity)
• BC Ministry of Agriculture - Non-Native and Invasive Pests
• BC Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations - Biocontrol Development
  
• Invasive Species Council of British Columbia
• Alberta Invasive Plants Council
• Purple Loosestrife Manitoba
  
• Invasive Species of Council of Manitoba
• Biodiversity in Ontario
• Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters - Invasive Species Awareness Program
• Ministère du Développement durable, de l’Environnement et des Parcs du Quebec - Biodiversité
• Northwest Territories Biodiversity Action Plan

International

• Ecoport - Search engine for species information
• Global Invasive Species Database
• Plant Protection Organizations
• U.S. National Invasive Species Information Centre