Broombusters - Controlling the spread of Scotch broom

Broombusters Invasive Plant Society started in 2006, as East Vancouver Island residents watched Scotch Broom take over roads, farms and cleared forest land. With 15 years of experience, Broombusters has developed effective strategies to eradicate and slow the spread of broom, to draw and support volunteers, and to build partnerships with municipalities, ministries and communities. In 2018, over 500 volunteers cut broom for over 5000 hours from Campbell River to Victoria.
“Cut Broom in Bloom” is the slogan Broombusters created to summarize their approach. But what if the broom has been mowed or is too big or too much to cut? Joanne will discuss various approaches, techniques, and strategies to control the spread of this aggressive, invasive woody weed.