Town of Banff

Noxious Weeds

Not all flowers are friendly

Banff is host to invasive noxious weeds that:

• compete with our native plants
• affect animal, insect, and bird species
• alter natural habitats
• are costly to control and increase herbicide use within in the town and national park

You are required by provincial law to control noxious weeds on your property. Learn to identify the plants and help stamp them out. A Town of Banff weed inspector would be happy to help you identify the plants.

Download this poster to learn the plants

Prevention is best

• Inspect your entire property regularly and control noxious weeds early
• Select plants native to our area - they are hardy to our climate, are drought tolerant and are not invasive
• A healthy lawn can overpower most weeds
• Be cautious when planting non native seed mixes - noxious weed seeds have been identified in the mixes
  

Further information

Town of Banff Operations Department Phone: 403-762-1240
Parks Canada: 403-762-1470
Also visit Alberta Invasive Plants Council