{"id":148848,"date":"2026-07-29T23:13:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T23:13:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/148848\/"},"modified":"2026-07-29T23:13:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T23:13:12","slug":"surrey-moves-to-ban-the-sale-of-invasive-plants-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/canada\/148848\/","title":{"rendered":"Surrey moves to ban the sale of invasive plants"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Yellow Archangel (Lamium galeobdolon).
\nPhoto: City of Surrey<\/p>\n

THE City of Surrey\u00a0is taking a significant step toward protecting local ecosystems and biodiversity by advancing a proposed ban on the sale of invasive plants.<\/p>\n

On Monday, Surrey Council voted in favour of bylaw changes that would prohibit licensed businesses from selling identified invasive plant species in Surrey, including nurseries, large retail chains, aquarium suppliers, florists and other commercial vendors.<\/p>\n

\u201cInvasive plants pose a growing threat to Surrey\u2019s natural environment, drainage infrastructure, and waterways,\u201d said Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke. \u201cBy focusing on prevention and stopping invasive species at the point of sale, Surrey is taking a practical and proactive approach that will help safeguard local habitats.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

The proposed ban would apply to a range of invasive plants, including English ivy, Scotch broom, giant hogweed and knotweed. Many of these plants are attractive and easy to grow, but once established they can spread quickly beyond gardens into parks, forests, waterways and other natural areas. The full prohibited species list includes species identified by the province and the Invasive Species Council of Metro Vancouver.<\/p>\n

Staff will engage with businesses to gather feedback before submitting the proposed bylaw changes to the provincial government for approval, which is required before the ban can take effect.<\/p>\n

For further details, read the corporate report:\u00a0Invasive Species Sale Ban<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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