Glyphosate remains in forest plant tissues for a decade or more

May 20, 2021 | 1:59 PM

PRINCE GEORGE – Since the early 1980s, the herbicide glyphosate has been used in BC’s forest industry to suppress the growth of the broad-leafed plant.

A recent report has found that residues persist in the herbicide for up to 12 years in some fruit-bearing plants.

James Steidle has been a steward of the land for many years. He’s been leading the charge to have forest companies stop using glyphosate as a way to kill broadleaf species.

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A recent report found some plant and root tissues generally retained glyphosate residues.

The report also found that samples from the colder climatic zones retained higher levels of glyphosate for longer than warmer zones.

According to Steidle Quebec has banned the use of glyphosate, and he’s hoping BC follows suit.

by Dave Branco

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Glyphosate remains in forest plant tissues for a decade or more

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