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Weeds Across Borders
2012 Conference will be held in Cancun, Mexico News Articles Field margins 'help control weed dispersal.' Makeover aims to root out alien species in Parliament Hill forest. Shooting weeds? Check out this video. Canadian Invasive Plant Framework Pesticides: Science vs. Emotion - The Rob Breakenridge Show Editorial Comment: The Problem With the Anti-Pesticide Movement - The Rob Breakenridge Show Public opinion on Dandelions - CBC Radio Saskatchewan fungus a natural weed killer. Hopping the Fence - Botanic gardens could do more to stop the escape of non-native species. AIPC draws attention to flowering rush at Wabamum Lake. 'Noxious' weed spreads across Africa towards Kenya's savannahs: Invasion of feverfew species from Central America threatens migration pasture and ecosystem of Masai Mara wildlife sanctuary. The Guardian. Botanic gardens 'play role in invasive species spread.' By Mark Kinver, Science and environment reporter, BBC News. News Release - The costs of non-native invasive species in the UK. The cost to the agriculture and horticulture sector alone is estimated to be £1 billion across Britain. The City of Calgary - Invasive Plant Prevention & Management A genetically modified (GM) crop has been found thriving in the wild for the first time in the United States - Nature News. Grow your knowledge of invasive plants - Cochrane Eagle Study Shows Invasive Kudzu Is Major Factor in Surface Ozone Pollution. Updated for NEW 2010 Alberta Weed Control Act - Weed Identification Guide Farmers Cope With Roundup-Resistant Weeds - The New York Times City of Calgary' Invasive Plant
Prevention & Management - Community Awareness AIPC Alerts Gardeners through Weed Wise Gardening Brochure. Surprised by Garlic Mustard! Wheatgrass holds against medusahead in the western U.S. and resistance to glyphosate appears in an Amaranthus species in the south. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation has developed and released an equipment inspection & cleaning manual to prevent spread of invasive species. An assessment report on invasives in 57 countries was coordinated by the Global Invasive Species Programme. Boaters in Oregon will have to pay a fee which will fund prevention and control programs for aquatic invasive species. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency
has created a new web portal to
help Canadians find
National Group Bands Together To Fight Invasive Species Threatening Biodiversity
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American Scientist - A new study uses air travel and climate data to predict the riskiest times for invasions by non-native species. Big News - Have a look at the very first invasive alien species pamphlet produced in the Northwest Territories! The required use of weed-free feed in U.S. National Forests has just been extended to Oregon. For information on Alberta's Certified Weed Free Hay Program, click here. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has just released technical (French) and summary (French) reports for the State of Invasive Alien Plants in Canada. Check out the report on
Himalayan balsam from
AIPC's tansy biocontrol research partner, CABI Europe-Switzerland. Additional
articles about CABI's invasive species biological control work, Check out his CBC news segment featuring the impacts of invasive ornamentals and one nursery that's helping raise awareness. "What is the Real Impact of Invasive Species?" on Digital Journal. "Longer Marketing Time Increases the Risk of Naturalization by Invasive Species" by USDA Agricultural Research Service. "Integrated Weed Management" and "Invasive Plants" segments from FarmTV. The Town of High River... ...addresses the issue of invasive plants and encourages the use of native plants in gardening. Click here to find out more. Invasive plants identified as a serious threat to Calgary's natural and park areas. City parks department plans to inventory invaders. Credit: CTV News Wed Sep. 24 2008 Canadian Invasive Plant Framework The summary of the Canadian Invasive
Plant Framework Federal/Provincial/Territorial Workshops is now available on the
Internet at: PAST EVENTS2008The Nature Conservancy of Canada hosted a 'Knapweed Rodeo' at Waterton Lakes National Park this past July. Farm TV was there and filmed this segment. 2006Sept. 19-21 - AIPC hosted the 2006 North American Weed Management Association (NAWMA) 14th annual conference & trade show in Calgary. This successful & well-attended conference featured a diverse group of speakers, a field school, and a great Alberta beef banquet with western entertainment. Fall - The AIPC was one of the grateful recipients of the federal Invasive Alien Species Partnership Program grants. July - AIPC receives not-for-profit status. Recently incorporated, the AIPC gains formal not-for-profit society status as part of their business planning process. 2005 December - Top Crop Manager (West) article "Invasive plants are everyone's problem" April 13th - A one-day workshop was held at the Red Deer College. The theme of the event was 'Working Together' and featured talks about cooperative invasive plant management in Alberta & BC, and invasive ornamental plants. There was also a poster session, trade show, and plenty of time for attendees to meet and chat. The April 21st issue of Western Producer featured articles on 2 workshop presentations. February - 'Alberta Nurseries Goes Native in 2005': The latest issue of Tree Talk discusses landscaping with native plants. |
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