Ministry of Forests and Range

            The Invasive Alien Plant Program
            (IAPP) Application


The Invasive Alien Plant Program (IAPP) Application is the database for invasive plant data in BC. It is intended to co-ordinate/share information generated by various agencies and non-government organizations involved in invasive plant management. The application has been developed to allow the entry, edit and query of invasive plant information including: site details; invasive plant inventory information; planning; treatment methods and data; and, monitoring data.

The Invasive Alien Plant Program (IAPP) Application has two components, the Data Entry module and the Map Display module.

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Enter the Invasive Alien Plant Program (IAPP) Application modules

  • Enter the IAPP Data Entry module (Restricted Access to resource managers - see Access section below for access and the Inquiries and Troubleshooting section for assistance.) The IAPP Data Entry allows the entry, edit and query of invasive plant information. Access to the IAPP Data Entry is limited to approved users and requires either an IDIR for provincial government staff or BCEIDs for MFR clients.
  • Enter the IAPP Map Display module (Public Access). The IAPP Map Display pictorially displays the data contained within the IAPP application and is an interactive mapping system which allows the user to create custom maps showing known locations of invasive plant communities throughout B.C.

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Automated Demonstrations of various Invasive Alien Plant Program (IAPP) Application Tasks

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Robo-Demos

The following RoboDemos are short movies that demonstrate how to enter the data from the Site & Invasive Plant Inventory Record and the Chemical Treatment Record field forms into the IAPP on-line forms in the Data Entry module.
  • Add Site Wizard

  • Add Chemical Treatment


    • For additional in-depth help on data entry, please feel free to view and/or download the draft versions of the Reference Guide I I (IAPP Data Entry) and Reference Guide III (Map Display).

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    Obtaining Access to the Invasive Alien Plant Program (IAPP) Application

    Access to the IAPP application requires either an IDIR for provincial government staff or a business BCEID for all other users.

      If you already have an IDIR or a business BCeID, please click here and use the on-line web form to apply for IAPP Data Entry module access.
      If you do not have a business BCeID, you may apply for a business BCeID here.

      Please note that the Business Accounts and/or Profile Manager (BAM) for the company needs to set the Business Preference for each user and should select "Share my business details with any e-Service in government" in the Information Sharing with Government e-Service section of their settings. He/she may contact the BCeID helpdesk for assistance at: 1 888 356-2741.

      Once you have received your BCeID, follow the step outlined above.
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    Inquiries & Troubleshooting

    For inquires or help with the IAPP application, please contact: forhisp.apphelp@gov.bc.ca.
    In addition, you may also wish to view these Frequently Asked Questions [pdf, 103Kb].

    MFR Invasive Alien Plant Program (IAPP) Reference Guide

    The IAPP Reference Guide is currently being re-written and will be posted in the coming weeks.
    It will contain:
    • PART I: Detailed information on invasive plant management methodology and other field related activities, legislation, and more.
    • PART II: The comprehensive module on the newly launched Version 1.6 of the Invasive Alien Plant Program (IAPP) application
      For a DRAFT version of PART II, click here [pdf, 2.6Mb].
    • PART III: The extensive module on the new Map Display Version 1.6 which includes the unique, state-of-the-art Report-A-Weed component!
      For a DRAFT version of PART III, click here [pdf, 1.8Mb].
    • PART IV: Useful and practical appendices

    IAPP Field Forms

    IAPP forms are required for data collection and entry into the database as described in the Guide above. For access, select the desired form.

    Note: These forms are designed to be printed on a single two-sided page. Please set your printer for two-sided printing prior to printing.

    GIS Data Capture Specifications