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Invasive Plant Management and Control (Part 1)

Carried 7 Jul 2025The vote
Topic: Environment Categories: Environment & Natural Resources 1 recorded vote 7 Jul 2025 Split

What it does

Purpose, from an earlier report
To respond to Council’s request and provide context regarding invasive plants at both the Provincial and local level and the availability of invasive plants at local retailers.
Staff report, page 1

Votes

  1. 7 Jul 2025other
    Carried 7–1Absent 1Split

    That Council direct Staff to: 1. Begin a phased process to draft a bylaw that prohibits the sale and distribution of specific species on the Invasive Plant Council of BC lists within City limits; 2. Partner with local garden retailers and community organizations on a public awareness campaign to promote awareness about native and non-invasive alternatives and the proper disposal of plant waste; and, 3. Update Nanaimo’s Invasive Plant Management Strategy and resource materials and continue to fund community and Staff participation in the long- term reduction of invasive plants. Include updated action plans to strategically look at sites for removal and restoration plantings.

    The voteMinutes, page 7City vote record

Voted No

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