BC NDP MLA Kelly Greene says funding will help fight invasive plants in Richmond

RICHMOND – New Democrat MLA Kelly Greene says the City of Richmond will continue fighting the spread of invasive plants, thanks to provincial funding for a local project.

“Invasive species disrupt ecosystems and can cause significant damage to our local environment,” says Kelly Greene, MLA for Richmond-Steveston. “I am glad that we can support the City of Richmond to continue to fight the spread of invasive species.”

The City of Richmond is receiving $15,000.

Across the province, 33 projects are receiving a total of $2.89 million to control and eradicate invasive plants.

Invasive plants can disrupt ecosystems, reduce biodiversity, increase soil erosion, impact water quality, and pose a threat to our agriculture and tourism industries. They can also pose a health risk to people and animals.

Some of the targeted invasive plant species in B.C. include Japanese, Bohemian and Giant knotweed, marsh plume thistle, common tansy, wild chervil, garlic mustard, poison hemlock, spotted knapweed, common bugloss, orange and yellow (non-native) hawkweeds, giant hogweed, blueweed, tansy ragwort, Spartina species, hoary alyssum, purple loosestrife, field scabious, leafy spurge, yellow flag iris and Scotch broom.

People can report invasive plant sightings using the Report Invasives BC app or online at: http://www.gov.bc.ca/invasive-species

Learn More: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2025FOR0018-000381