Thursday, March 29, 2012

Cariboo RD hosts Invasive Plants Workshop

Courtesy of the Cariboo Regional District:

The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) Invasive Plant Management Program will be hosting the “Weeds and the Works” Workshop on Thursday May 3, from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm. The event will be taking place at the Pioneer Complex, 351 Hodgson Road in Williams Lake.

Through the Invasive Plant Management program, the CRD assists area landowners, farmers and ranchers tackle invasive plant problems.

The session will cover herbicide physiology and product information, aerial applications, safe handling and usage of herbicides, the importance of calibration, and a hands-on demonstration of spray equipment calibration. Demonstrations of backpack, truck mounted and ATV mounted sprayers will be part of the practical session. A tractor boom sprayer will be on display during the workshop to show proper calibration techniques. Participants are encouraged to bring their spray equipment if they would like some professional calibration assistance.

To register, or for more details please contact the CRD’s Invasive Plant Management Program at 250-392-3351, toll free 1-800-665-1636, or email invasiveplants@cariboord.bc.ca before April 30, 2012.

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