by Alexis Heinz, former EEB GSI, conservation ecology and landscape architecture graduate The current approach to handling invasive species involves attempted removal. Rather than view the invasives as an enemy warranting eradication, perhaps they are revealing information about the landscape. Many invasive species grow aggressively. Often, they are pioneer, r-selected species…
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Invasive species: Trouble-makers or emergency responders…
by Alexis Heinz, former EEB GSI studying conservation ecology and landscape architecture Invasive. Exotic. Non-native. Aggressive. Out of balance. These terms could all be used to describe species that many people currently consider trouble-makers. Mother nature responds to disturbance by sending her most efficient and adventitious species. Many invasive species are able to…