Play Clean Go

Play Clean Go
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Terrestrial invasive species are easily spread from one location to another when they become stuck to shoes, tires, pets, and more. Plants, seeds, and insects can establish in new locations if they are not removed before leaving the region in which they were picked up. 

PlayCleanGo is an initiative that encourages people to get outside and enjoy nature while protecting our natural resources, by preventing the spread of terrestrial invasive species through behavioural changes.

How can you help?

Remove any insects, mud or plants from your gear, boots and pets; Check ATV and bike tires, and remove any plants that may be caught in your equipment before moving to a new trail; Clean your gear and boots before entering and leaving a recreation site; Stay on designated trails and roads; and Learn how to identify invasive species.

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Invasive Species in Nova Scotia

Beech Leaf Mining Weevil

Beech Leaf-Mining Weevil

INSECT Orchestes fagi Description The Beech Leaf-Mining Weevil is an insect pest of Beech (Fagus spp.) trees. Adult weevils are 2–3 mm long, with short golden hair, and long back

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Norway Maples

Norway Maple

VASCULAR PLANT Acer platanoides Description Norway Maple is a large deciduous tree that grows up to 18 m tall with a large crown. It has large, maple-shaped leaves, which can

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Gloosy Buckthorn

Glossy Buckthorn

VASCULAR PLANT Frangula alnus | European Alder Buckthorn Description Single or many stemmed shrub or small tree, reaching heights of 6 m. Leaves alternate along the stem, oval-shaped, 3 to

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Dog Strangling Vine

Dog-Strangling Vine

VASCULAR PLANT Vincetoxicum rossicum & V. nigrum | Pale Swallowwort, Black Swallowwort Description Herbaceous vine growing 1-2 metres high and twining onto plants or trees. Leaves are opposite, oval with

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Resources

Terrestrial Invasive Species Poster

NSISC terrestrial

Invasive Woodland Plants Booklet

Woodland Plants

100 Worst Invasive Species Booklet

100 worst Invasive species