Sea to Sky Invasive Species Council Invasive-free Certification Program
Sea to Sky Invasive Species Council Invasive-free Certification Program – Company Certification Company Name: _________________________________________________________________________________ Your name: ________________________________________ Position/title: __________________________________ Number of employees total: ________ Number of ‘Invasive-free’ trained employees: ________ Fee*: $____________ Email: ______________________________________________ Phone: _____________________________________ Based in:____________________ Area(s) of service:___________________________________________________ Type of service(s) offered:__________________________________________________________________________ Equipped for chemical treatment of knotweed? (Y/N):________Website:____________________________________ List any memberships with professional associations:_____________________________________________________ *The fee for companies of 10 employees/11-20 employees/over 20 employees is $50/$100/$150 respectively per year. Please make out cheque to ‘Sea to Sky Invasive Species Council’ and mail with form to: Box 845, Whistler BC, V0N 1B0.
Statement of verification & commitment I verify that a minimum of 50% of our employees have gone through the invasive-free certification training, including all crew leaders/supervisors. Our company wishes to make a commitment to minimize the threat of invasive species in the Sea to Sky Corridor that includes:
Staying informed. Cooperating with regional weed committees, government, industry and others to stay informed about regional invasive plants and related initiatives.
Educating people (customers, citizens) about invasive plants. Sharing information about which plants are invasive in our area, and selecting the right plant for the right place.
Selecting plants that are not invasive in the area of use. Growing, purchasing, selling, specifying, sharing noninvasive plants. Phasing-out invasive plants in areas where they are known threats, and developing phase-out lists with support of industry.
Offering/growing substitutes for invasive plants. Making non-invasive alternatives commercially available, and encouraging their use.
Engaging in early detection. Reporting invasive plants and noxious weeds in our area to SSISC.
Avoiding greenbelt dumping or composting invasive plants. Working with SSISC or local government to determine disposal options.
Complying with regulations. Following Acts, bylaws and regulations for your area, which is the BC Weed Control Act.
Knowing what we grow. Correctly and clearly identify plants with common and Latin names (industry). Only growing, selling, prescribing or trading commercially-known non-invasive plants.
Engaging in responsible horticulture practices. Not spreading invasive plant material, and keeping premises invasive plant free (or contained).
Employing effective control techniques. Removing spreading invasive plant infestations promptly.
Signature:____________________________________________________Date:_______________________________
Statement of verification & commitment I verify that a minimum of 50% of our employees have gone through the invasive-free certification training, including all crew leaders/supervisors. Our company wishes to make a commitment to minimize the threat of invasive species in the Sea to Sky Corridor that includes:
Staying informed. Cooperating with regional weed committees, government, industry and others to stay informed about regional invasive plants and related initiatives.
Educating people (customers, citizens) about invasive plants. Sharing information about which plants are invasive in our area, and selecting the right plant for the right place.
Selecting plants that are not invasive in the area of use. Growing, purchasing, selling, specifying, sharing noninvasive plants. Phasing-out invasive plants in areas where they are known threats, and developing phase-out lists with support of industry.
Offering/growing substitutes for invasive plants. Making non-invasive alternatives commercially available, and encouraging their use.
Engaging in early detection. Reporting invasive plants and noxious weeds in our area to SSISC.
Avoiding greenbelt dumping or composting invasive plants. Working with SSISC or local government to determine disposal options.
Complying with regulations. Following Acts, bylaws and regulations for your area, which is the BC Weed Control Act.
Knowing what we grow. Correctly and clearly identify plants with common and Latin names (industry). Only growing, selling, prescribing or trading commercially-known non-invasive plants.
Engaging in responsible horticulture practices. Not spreading invasive plant material, and keeping premises invasive plant free (or contained).
Employing effective control techniques. Removing spreading invasive plant infestations promptly.
Signature:____________________________________________________Date:_______________________________
