Invasive Fauna of the Central Kootenay

The species in this guide have been identified by the provincial government as priority invasive faunal species in BC.

These species are managed by priority levels: Prevent, Provincial Early Detection and Rapid Response, Provincial Containment, Regional Containment/Control, and Management.

The species included in this guide and the definitions of the management priorities have been adapted from the BC Provincial Priority Invasive Species List (https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/environment/plants-animals-and-ecosystems/invasive-species/guidance-resources/provincial_priority_is_list_final2019_march2_2020_posted_online.pdf) published in February 2020.

We appreciate your contributions to invasive species management through sharing your observations of any of these species within our region!

For more information about invasive species management in the CKISS region, see our website www.ckiss.ca less ↑