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) (September 2024)
• 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

• Multi-agency pest management plans for invasive plant management