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Published on: 6/9/2006
Last Visited: 6/10/2006
"There is quite a large list of species that are of concern," said Kathleen Sheppard, Kootenay Region manager of the Land Conservancy (TLC) of B.C.."About a half a dozen are of major concern."
Noxious weeds are of particular concern for landowners.
"These plant species will move in and replace the native, beneficial grasses on your property.If not controlled, they will spread throughout your property and will become very difficult get rid of," said Sheppard.
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"This is an ongoing problem in the East Kootenays but we have been working to educate landowners, giving us a head start on the problem," said Sheppard.