Not all plants are good. There are specific weeds you cannot leave unmanaged on your property. These weeds, designated as "prohibited noxious and noxious" under the Alberta Weed Control Act, can spread rapidly and cause serious problems. Property owners are responsible for controlling these plants on their property.
2023 Community Based Weed Control
Focus Areas |
As shown below, we have chosen areas of the County where we will be focusing our resources for weed inspections and control. We will first control weeds on County lands then begin assessing all private properties. Those with noxious and prohibited noxious weeds will be inspected and recommendations for control will be given. A weed notice can be issued in extreme cases where no efforts are made to prevent the spread of noxious weeds or destroy prohibited noxious weeds. If you have property within one of the focus areas you should receive a postcard in May, 2023, similar to our postcard from 2022 shown below. |
County Concerns |
Have you spotted a noxious weed? Is there a concern about the roadside mowing or vegetation management program? Help us identify these issues so we can follow up on your County Concerns. |
Weeds on County Property
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Biological Control |
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Roadside Vegetation Control |
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Parkland County spot sprays roadsides and subdivisions between June and September. Spot herbicide applications and other integrated management practices will be used throughout the County to control weeds and brush.
Some of these herbicides have residual characteristics and it is advised against the use on any soil or plant material from the ditches or any County owned property. |
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Subdivision Ditch and Reserve Weed Control |
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Agricultural Services will spot spray ditches or reserves with a selective herbicide for species designated as prohibited noxious and noxious under the Weed Control Act. Signs will be used when weed control is taking place and removed when it is safe to re-enter. Subdivisions where weed control may take place this season.
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No Spray Agreement Program |
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A no spray area is a section of municipal road which would normally be maintained under the regular Roadside Vegetation Management Program, but it has been requested by the immediately adjacent landowner to not be sprayed. Once the Agreement is signed and in place, the County provides the owner with two signs to be mounted on stakes which are a minimum of five feet tall. These signs must be placed in a highly visible area as close as possible to the property line.
Participation (Before May 1)The no spray agreement is on an annual basis and must be completed each spring and returned, prior to May 1. By signing the agreement, you assume responsibility for all vegetation control in the designated area, including prohibited noxious and noxious weeds as listed in the Alberta Weed Control Act, along with grass, brush and sweet clover.InspectionIf an inspection by County staff is completed and the vegetation is found to be improperly managed by non-chemical means, we reserve the right to spray the affected area. The area requested not to be sprayed will be returned to the regular Roadside Vegetation Management Program. |
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Roadside Mowing Program |
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Roadside mowing commences in June, weather permitting. Collector roads are given priority and are mowed more than once per season for safety considerations on high traffic roads. Roadside mowing is completed with safety and weed control as top priorities, not for aesthetics. Due to the large land base of the County and the size of our mower fleet some roads may not be mowed until later in the season. Each year mowers are sent to different sections of the County and spread out on a rotational basis. We are not able to determine exactly when the mowers will arrive in a specific area as there are so many variables that affect the time it takes to mow each area. We appreciate your understanding and patience during the growing season. Please ensure that all signs without a permit are removed before June 1st. Parkland County will remove and dispose of any unpermitted signs that are left within the road allowance. |
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County Concerns |
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Have you spotted a noxious weed? Is there a concern about the roadside mowing or vegetation management program? Help us identify these issues so we can follow up on your County Concerns. |
Weeds on Private Property
Parkland County offers additional programs targeted at weed control in compliance with the Alberta Weed Control Act. More information can be found on:
- Alberta Invasive Species Council
- Alberta Government - Weed Control
- Alberta Invasive Plant Identification Guide: Prohibited Noxious and Noxious
Weed Inspectors |
Weed inspectors conduct random inspections and investigate complaints. Weed inspectors have the authority to enter private property without a landowner's permission to conduct inspections for prohibited noxious and noxious weeds. They may issue a notice for prohibited noxious and noxious weeds not being controlled. County weed inspectors drive trucks with the Parkland County Logo on the side. They will be wearing blue reflective vests or coveralls. They will also be able to provide identification upon request. They will make every effort to make contact with someone on site when they arrive to conduct an inspection but it is not common practice to call ahead of time. Feel free to ask our weed inspectors questions but remember to treat them with respect. |
Weed Control Contractors |
Please contact us if you would like a list of contractors that may provide mowing, spraying, and picking services. The list is not all-inclusive, and does not imply any recommendation by Parkland County. Consumers are responsible for verification of all credentials, certifications, and claims made by the contractors. |
Rental Equipment |
The county has two boomless sprayers available for residents to rent. |
County Concerns |
Have you spotted a noxious weed? Is there a concern about the roadside mowing or vegetation management program? Help us identify these issues so we can follow up on your County Concerns. |
Prohibited Noxious Weeds
Landowners must destroy prohibited noxious weeds as soon as they are found. These weeds spread rapidly and are highly competitive. Weeds in this category are restricted to prevent establishment in Alberta. See below for some that are commonly found in Parkland County. All pictures and factsheets are courtesy of the Alberta Invasive Species Council.
Noxious Weeds
Landowners must destroy prohibited noxious weeds as soon as they are found. These weeds spread rapidly and are highly competitive. Weeds in this category are restricted to prevent establishment in Alberta.
See below for some that are commonly found in Parkland County. All pictures and factsheets are courtesy of the Alberta Invasive Species Council.
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