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Noxious weeds are threatening the ecological health and productivity of British Columbia's
public lands. Understanding the ecology and impact of noxious weeds will help to protect
and restore ecosystems from these introduced plant pests. Their impact on plant communities and resource values is poorly understood.
Weed infestations may result in losses of biological diversity in native plant communities
through dominance of the weeds, significantly reduced ability for damaged ecosystems to be
restored, reduced forage production for wildlife and domestic livestock, and impaired timber
regeneration. Changes in habitat structure and function due to weeds have unknown effects on
small mammals, insects, reptiles and other life forms. Weed infestations also potentially affect
aesthetic values, and impair recreational opportunities.
The research undertaken has been designed to improve our understanding of the ecology and impact of noxious weeds, as well as, to develop and test management techniques.
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Last Modified: 2006 Sep 7. Ministry contact: Reg Newman. Webmaster: For.Prodres@gov.bc.ca |
