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Long-term study reveals native seeding controls annual—but not perennial—invasive plants in sand grassland restoration
A new long-term study from Hungary shows that seeding native plants can effectively reduce annual invasive species in ...
Trade tariffs close borders but may open doors to invasive alien species
Invasive alien species, like the giant African snail, pose a threat to India's biodiversity and economy, requiring stronger ...
The Mail & Guardian10d
New water crisis threatens as invasive plants overrun North West’s Vaalkop Dam
The dam is the main source of water for drinking, agriculture and industry, but officials have been ‘ignoring’ the problem ...
The Independent24d
Alien plants and animals have cost Europe over $1.5 trillion, study finds
Alien plants and animals cost Europe over $1.5 trillion ... assessed data on 162 invasive species and their potential damage to various countries. Previous studies have shown that invasive alien ...
The Citizen13d
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Herald & Review13dOpinion
Lara Williams: Alien invasions are expensive
A recent study found the economic burden of invasive species is 1,646% higher than previously recorded, columnist Lara ...
The Malaysian Reserve15d
Alien critter invasions are damaging growth
AN 8.5-MILLIMETER (mm) striped beetle. A 4mm mosquito. A 25mm hornet. These critters are tiny, but they pack a mighty punch when it comes to economic costs. The damage these organisms and their ilk ...