Battling Invasive Plants: One Conservationist’s Impact
In North America, invasive plant species – non-native plants that spread aggressively and disrupt natural habitats – cost over $26 billion annually. Unlike native flora that co-evolve with local ecosystems, these invaders outcompete indigenous plants, degrade soil health, and alter fire regimes, ultimately undermining entire ecosystems. They also create ripple effects that harm economies and […]