Recorded invasive species
Management guidance
Follow here for management guidance and factsheets for dealing with invasive species.
What is an invasive species?
An invasive species is any species that is not native to an area, has a tendency to spread, and threatens the environmental, economic or social health of that area.
Have you found an invasive species?
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EDDMapS, or Early Detection and Distribution Mapping System, is a digital tool used to report and track invasive species across Canada and the US. It offers a fast and simple way to map invasive species without any technical or GIS expertise. Users can download the EDDMapS app for Android and Apple devices and simply snap a photo to report an invasive species on the spot.
Learn more about EDDMapS at https://www.eddmaps.org/.
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Follow here to learn more about invasive species on PEI and to explore what work is being done on invasive species in other jurisdictions.
Also included are links to groups and projects the PEIISC has collaborated with/on.