ISCMV Fall Forum - Nov 2023
November 1, 2023 from 1:00pm to 4:30pm
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Please join the ISCMV on Nov 1, 2023 from 1:00-4:30 p.m. for our in-person fall forum. We will be meeting at Harris Barn, 4140 Arthur Drive, Delta courtesy of the City of Delta. Connect with other invasive species practitioners in Metro Vancouver and hear presentations on local projects and species of concern!
The Fall Forum agenda is available here
Presentations & Resources Shared
Main ISCMV presentation & timeline - Tasha Murray, ISCMV Executive Director
Provincial Update - Derek Hogan, Invasive Plant Specialist – Partnerships and Projects, BC Ministry of Forests
- InvasivesBC Page
- InvasivesBC Resources (FAQ to be posted in the near future)
- Priority Invasive Plants (includes links to alert sheets under certain species)
- InvasivesBC email
- InvasivesBC Landing Page
- InvasivesBC Training Videos InvasivesBC Public Facing Map
- InvasivesBC Webinar – Post-Launch Updates and Future Plans
Invasive European Green Crab in Boundary Bay (links of interest on final slides) - Marg Cuthbert, Phillip Milligan & Diane Watson, Friends of Semiahmoo Bay Society
Emerging Species in Metro Vancouver - Tasha Murray, ISCMV Executive Director
Small group discussions on ISCMV Strategic Plan - any additional feedback is welcome (contact us here)
Ants in our Plants and More: invasive species Management at VanDusen Botanical Garden - Cynthia Sayre, Curator of Collections, VanDusen Botanical Garden
Presentation Unavailable Rat City: How do we live alongside rats while reducing risks? - Dr. Kaylee Byers, Senior Scientist, Pacific Institute on Pathogens, Pandemics and Society, SFU; Deputy Regional Director, British Columbia Canadian Wildlife Health
Relifing Restoration: Invasive Species, Art and Relationally - Joshua Ralph
- Joshua's project's Instagram: @invasive_art_initiative
Upcoming Events
November 7-9, Sun Peaks: Integrated Vegetation Management Association Biennial Forum
November 28 @ 6:30PM, online: Youth Perspectives in Stewardship panel & discussion (free)