Whereas Scotch Broom Cytisus scoparius, a plant species not native to BC, has been identified by the BC Invasive Species Council as a Regulated Invasive Species and as the top worst offender impacting Species at Risk by the Coastal Invasive Species Committee as a Priority Invasive Plant; And whereas the proliferation of Scotch Broom results in ecological and economic impacts including displacement of native plant species, harm to sensitive ecosystems, reduced productivity on agricultural and forest lands and increased risk of wildfire; And whereas Scotch Broom spreads readily along disturbed corridors such as highways and power transmission lines, lands which are outside the jurisdiction of local government bylaws: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM lobby the provincial government and BC Hydro for increased support and resources to manage Scotch Broom Cytisus scoparius across the province including control, containment, eradication and prevention.
