COMMUNITY NOTICE

Lílwat ̓ Skél7awlh Technicians and the Sea to Sky Invasive Species Council (SSISC) will be surveying the Old Reserve to map and inventory invasive species on May 26 and 27, 2022.

The Lands and Resources Department has been working with SSISC for several years to treat and remove wild parsnip and other invasive species from the community. Most of the work has been done along Lillooet Lake Road and adjacent properties.

Wild parsnip is of particular concern because it contains a highly toxic sap that can cause severe burns and blindness if it comes into contact with the skin or eyes. Wild parsnip is highly competitive and will continue to spread and outcompete native vegetation if not removed.

This summer, we will be focusing our efforts on the old reserve, where wild parsnip has been found on several properties. The team will conduct an inventory and map out where the plants are located and then begin treatments in June. In July, the team will also conduct an inventory and mapping for invasive plants on the pasture lands and neighbouring properties.

HOW TO IDENTIFY WILD PARSNIP

Yellow flowers form flat umbrella              The stem is light green and deeply          Leaves have distinct saw-toothed edges.
shaped clusters.                                        grooved.

If you suspect you have Wild Parsnip or any other invasive species growing on
your property, please submit a report to SSISC at 604-698-8334 or https://ssisc.ca/report/