Tree of Heaven Could Be a Problem
The Regional District of Central Okanagan is being asked to follow the lead of the City of Kelowna and add it, as well as the Siberian Elm and Russian Olive trees, to its list of invasive species, meaning landowners can be ordered to remove the plant from their property or face a penalty.
“These invasive trees were brought in from Eurasia, they spread rapidly, releasing toxic chemicals into the soil to deter other plant species,” reads a report going to the regional district board this week.
