Of the 4,000 species of plants growing in Canada, about 800 are
non-native or alien.
Over 35 percent of plant species in Newfoundland and Labrador are
aliens. Of these
plants, a few have taken over natural habitats, reducing
biodiversity by changing species composition. Some plants disrupt natural
successional patterns, preventing disturbed areas from returning to
their natural state.
These rogue plants are called invasive
alien plants (IAP).
Please forward all inquiries, including the
monitoring form to:
jtboland[at]mun.ca
· IAP share many common characteristics.
· IAP can spread by various means.
· The MUN Botanical Garden has developed a policy to manage IAP.
· Help prevent the spread of IAP.
· Use these alternatives to invasives in your garden.
· Manage or remove IAP from your property.
· If you see any IAP, please report it to us.
· See where others have reported IAP across the province.
· Many other organizations have information about IAP and Invasive Alien Species.
