Alberta Invasive Plant Identification Guide
This Government of Alberta booklet contains useful information about which weeds are classified as noxious or prohibited noxious in our province.
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Edmonton is full of vibrant and beautiful communities. The City of Edmonton works with communities to reduce the spread of regulated weeds by educating citizens to identify, prevent and control noxious/prohibited noxious weeds. These plants might look harmless, but they can do serious damage to our local ecosystem.
There is often confusion about some of these plants, particularly Creeping Bellflower, Oxeye Daisy, Dame’s Rocket, and Himalayan Balsam, because:
Please refer to the Grow Me Instead brochure to learn which plants are harmful and which plants are native alternatives.
The Government of Alberta regulates the spread of noxious weeds and prohibited noxious weeds through the Weed Control Act.
The City doesn't regulate nuisance weeds, like dandelions, on private property but does control both noxious and nuisance weeds on public property using green turf management practices.
Control noxious and prohibited weeds early by regularly inspecting your property. Educate yourself on noxious and prohibited noxious weeds using the Weed Identification page.
Check out some tips to keep your yard healthy.
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Telephone | In Edmonton: 311 |
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TTY | 780-944-5555 |
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