7.4 Staff Training and Education

Municipal staff play an important role in invasive plan prevention and management. With adequate training, staff can assist with tracking and mapping invasive plants, as well as communicating with the public.

Most staff training and education can take place through workshops in partnership with local non-profit organizations that are specialized in invasive plants. Workshops can focus on a number of things including invasive plant identification, using EDDMapS Ontario, Invasive Plant Best Management Practices for control, tips on communicating with the public and the Clean Equipment Protocol. Staff should be updated regularly on new information regarding invasive plants and the strategy through emails, meetings or newsletters. Engage staff through encouraging participation in invasive plant volunteer events.

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