Invasive Scotch broom threatens Vancouver Island's ecosystem, prompting the "Cut Broom in Bloom" campaign.

Invasive Scotch broom threatens Vancouver Island's ecosystem, endangering native flora, disrupting ecological balance, and hindering wildlife habitats. The "Cut Broom in Bloom" campaign urges control during blooming season to mitigate its escalating damage. The plant, lacking natural controls from its native habitats, has rapidly spread, posing risks to infrastructure and causing wildfire concerns.