1. 2013 South Peace Invasive Plant Management Area (SP IPMA) Contractor Summary 11/06/20131 3810 – 18 th AVENUE PRINCE GEORGE, BC V2N 4V5 PH: 250.564-0383 FX: 250.562-4885 www.srgi.ca Presented by: Mike Deliman & Andrew Edwards

2.  Became active in the Invasive Plant Council of BC in 2004.  Began managing invasive plants in 2005 beginning with the Northern Interior Forest Region (NIFR).  Began managing IPMAs in 2006 for the NWIPC and NEIPC.  For the NWIPC, Spectrum now manages the Prince George IPMA.  Spectrum currently manages the South Peace IPMA for the Northeast Invasive Plant Committee (Peace River Regional District).  Besides working with the Invasive Plant Councils of our area we also manage noxious weeds for Municipalities, Oil and Gas & Forestry Companies. 11/06/20132 Brief History of Spectrum’s Invasive Plant Projects: Figure 1 Claudius deadheading a giant common tansy plant down the Murray FSR (10/17/2012). 3810 – 18 th AVENUE PRINCE GEORGE, BC V2N 4V5 PH: 250.564-0383 FX: 250.562-4885 www.srgi.ca

3. 3 Challenges Faced in 2011 Crassiar Creek FSR Sukunka FSR Heritage Highway 52 11/06/2013

4.  Extremely dry and warm growing season.  Long summer and late fall meant several IP species underwent multiple late germinations.  Began field work on June 11 th and completed field work on October 19 th. 11/06/20134 3810 – 18 th AVENUE PRINCE GEORGE, BC V2N 4V5 PH: 250.564-0383 FX: 250.562-4885 www.srgi.ca 2012: Another Extreme Season in the Peace.. Figure 2 Claudius disposing of bagged invasive plants at the Chetwynd landfill (10/19/2012).

5. 11/06/20135 3810 – 18 th AVENUE PRINCE GEORGE, BC V2N 4V5 PH: 250.564-0383 FX: 250.562-4885 www.srgi.ca Figure 1 Funding distribution by activity for the South Peace IPMA in 2013.

6. 11/06/20136 3810 – 18 th AVENUE PRINCE GEORGE, BC V2N 4V5 PH: 250.564-0383 FX: 250.562-4885 www.srgi.ca Figure 3 Funding allocation by partner for the South Peace IPMA in 2012. Figure 4 Funding allocation for the PRRD by activity in 2012.

7. 3810 – 18 th AVENUE PRINCE GEORGE, BC V2N 4V5 PH: 250.564-0383 FX: 250.562-4885 www.srgi.ca 11/06/20137 Where the Weeds Were.. Dalmatian toadflax at East Pine Hill. Common tansy along Highway 52 and down the Murray FSR. Scentless chamomile along Highway R.O.W. Spotted knapweed in the Peace River Hill MoTI Gravel Pit. Marsh plume thistle along railway tracks on Elevator Road in Pouce Coupe.

8. 11/06/20138 3810 – 18 th AVENUE PRINCE GEORGE, BC V2N 4V5 PH: 250.564-0383 FX: 250.562-4885 www.srgi.ca Figure 2 Total areas mechanically treated in hectares by IP species in the South Peace IPMA in 2013.

9. 11/06/20139 3810 – 18 th AVENUE PRINCE GEORGE, BC V2N 4V5 PH: 250.564-0383 FX: 250.562-4885 www.srgi.ca Figure 3 Total areas chemically treated in hectares by IP species in the South Peace IPMA in 2013.

10. 11/06/201310 3810 – 18 th AVENUE PRINCE GEORGE, BC V2N 4V5 PH: 250.564-0383 FX: 250.562-4885 www.srgi.ca Areas of Concern for 2013: 1)Priority of IP species (e.g. not all category A&B IPs created equal). 2)Hawkweed infestations down the Murray FSR, along Highway 52 north and east, and in the Lone Prairie area. 3)Scentless chamomile everywhere. 4)Yellow, (not Dalmation) toadflax at East Pine Hill and the misidentification of toadflax species by previous surveyors. 5)Emergence of common tansy along Highway 52 east of Tumbler Ridge and down the Murray FSR, as well as Bear Mtn and Radar Lake areas. 6)Marsh plume thistle in Groundbirch. 7)Burdock in Groundbirch area (Elliot’s Cabin) and GB FSR

11. Questions? Email: mdeliman@srgi.ca 11/06/201311 3810 – 18 th AVENUE PRINCE GEORGE, BC V2N 4V5 PH: 250.564-0383 FX: 250.562-4885 www.srgi.ca