Plants, Animals, & Insects

 

An invasive species is any non-native organism that causes economic or environmental harm. When a plant introduced to a new environment where it does not have natural predators to keep it in check, it can quickly overtake native populations.

Most invasive species are unintentionally introduced by human activities. That’s why each of us has a part to play in preventing and controlling their spread.

Bears, Coyotes & Other Wildlife

West Vancouver is home to many wild animals, including raccoons, coyotes, skunks, cougars, and bears. It's important that we do what we can to keep wildlife in the wild and out of our neighbourhoods.

Invasive Insects & Animals

An invasive species is any non-native organism that causes economic or environmental harm. When a plant introduced to a new environment where it does not have natural predators to keep it in check, it can quickly overtake native populations.

Invasive Plants

Invasive plants (sometimes also called noxious weeds) are non-native plants that have been introduced to British Columbia and lack environmental pressures (such as insect predators and plant pathogens) that help keep them in check.