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Invasive Species Resources & Tools

Tools, reports, guidelines, lists and resources to identify invasive species.

Identifying Invasive Species

  1. Quick Reference Guide to Invasive Species
  2. Top Ten Invasive Plants in the Credit River Watershed
  3. Field Guide to Aquatic Invasive Species
  4. CVC List of Priority Invasive Plants
  5. CVC List of Aquatic Invasive Species & Fish Diseases
  6. CVC List of Forest Pests & Diseases
  7. Invasive Plant Species Lookalikes (for invasive plants that may be confused with native plants)
  8. Top 16 Garden Invasive Plants

Resources for Gardeners & Landscapers

  1. List of Alternatives to Invasive Species
  2. Area Native Plant Nurseries & Seed Sources
  3. A Guide to Gardening Wisely: Invasive Garden Plants & Alternatives
  4. Invasive Plants in our Watershed (brochure)

Other Resources

  1. Invasive Species: What You Should Know (factsheet)
  2. CVC Invasive Species Program (factsheet)
  3. CVC Invasive Species Strategy
  4. Rattray Marsh Invasive Species Management Plan
  5. List of Invasive Species Removal Service Providers

External Links

  • Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters / Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources – Invading Species Awareness Program
  • Ontario Invasive Plant Council
  • Government of Canada – Invasive Species Web Portal
  • Canada Food Inspection Agency – Invasive Species
  • Canadian Botanical Conservation Network – Invasive Species
  • Invasive Plant Council of British Columbia

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    May 16, 2012

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    May 9, 2012

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