For the past 20 years, #Broombusters — an organization that was founded near #QualicumBeach —- has removed #invasive #ScotchBroom across #VancouverIsland. What started as a small effort to protect local #biodiversity has now turned into a crucial part of reducing wildfire risk in the critical urban-wildfire interface, with the City of #Nanaimo partnering with the organization to remove the #InvasiveSpecies from city parks.

https://thediscourse.ca/nanaimo/broombusters-celebrates-20-years-of-removing-scotch-broom-on-vancouver-island

Scotch broom being busted on Vancouver Island – The Discourse.

This volunteer organization is removing invasive species to reduce wildfire risk and protect biodiversity.

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