Invasive Species Roadside
Invasive species are species that are not native to the province, or are outside of their natural distribution, and can negatively impact British Columbia’s environment, people and/or economy. Our highway maintenance and construction contractors use these resources to help follow best practices at the roadside.
Resources for roadside workers
- Knotweed Best Management Practices for BC Highway Rights of Way and Gravel Pits (PDF) (November 2016)
- Do You Know What is Hiding in Your Seed? (PDF)
A guide to checking certificates of seed analysis before you seed - Best Practices for Managing Invasive Plants on Roadsides - A Pocket Guide for B.C.'s Maintenance Contractors
Best practices videos
- Invasive Species Training: Knotweed and Transportation Corridors
- Best Management Practices for Invasive Plants During Gravel Pit Operations
- Ditch and Watercourse Maintenance
- Gravel Pit Management
- Highway Inspection
- Rest Area Maintenance
- Roadside Vegetation Control
- Shoulder Maintenance and Gravelling
Tailgate training materials
- Invasive Plant Training Best Practices (PDF)
- Ditch and Watercourse Maintenance (PPT, 6.4MB)
- Gravel Pit Management (PPT, 8.9MB)
- Highway Inspection (PPT, 12MB)
- Rest Area and Roadside Facilities Maintenance (PPT, 2.3MB)
- Roadside Vegetation Control (PPT, 4.8MB)
- Shoulder Maintenance and Gravelling (PPT, 5.9MB)
Pest management plans
