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Invasive species emerge as a driver of human displacement, new research shows
Human migration is driven by many factors, yet the role of invasive species in displacement remains understudied. A new paper published in Frontiers examines how biological invasions force people to abandon the land on which they live and explores the collective trauma that can follow.
Invasive plants in hedges in eastern Africa are threatening local ecosystems
Invasive plants commonly used as hedges in eastern Africa may be driving biological invasions, according to new research. Invasive species cost Africa’s agricultural sector an estimated USD $65.58 billion each year. They reduce land available for farming and grazing, threatening food security and livelihoods across the continent. Effective management is critical for millions of people living in rural communities.
Lantana camara emerges as the most widespread invasive plant in eastern and southern Africa
Lantana camara has emerged as the most widespread invasive plant species in eastern and southern Africa, according to CABI-led roadside surveys that recorded 708 non-native species across 11 countries. The inventory provides a vital baseline for invasive species management and policy.