Invasive exotic flora

This database contains observations of [exotic invasive species] (https://www.quebec.ca/agriculture-environnement-et-ressources-naturelles/faune/gestion-faune-habitats-fauniques/gestion-especes-exotiques-envahissantes/propos-especes) () (EEE) floristics collected by the Ministry of the Environment, the Fight against Climate Change, Wildlife and Parks (MELCCFP). This is data on the [main harmful floristic EEE] (https://www.quebec.ca/agriculture-environnement-et-ressources-naturelles/faune/gestion-faune-habitats-fauniques/gestion-especes-exotiques-envahissantes-animales/liste-especes#c306329) for biodiversity and the environment in Quebec and data on which to monitor. These species colonize terrestrial, humid and aquatic environments. The majority of them are established in Quebec while, for others, it is not certain that they are currently in a position to establish successfully in the Quebec climate (occasional observation: the species has been observed on some occasions, but there is no proof that individuals survive and reproduce independently in order to form a population).

The data comes from several sources such as:

• [Sentinel] (https://www.quebec.ca/agriculture-environnement-et-ressources-naturelles/faune/gestion-faune-habitats-fauniques/gestion-especes-exotiques-envahissantes-animales/signaler-especes#c241546) — MELCCFP tool for reporting EEA citizens;

• iNaturalist — citizen science tool and naturalist social network;

• Organizations that have carried out detection and inventory work.

The update frequency of the various sources varies.

Data on EEE are useful for getting a better picture of their distribution in Quebec and for guiding control actions (prevention, detection, control).This third party metadata element was translated using an automated translation tool (Amazon Translate).