Bioinvasions India

Case of deeply linked socioecological impacts of invasive species

Lantana elephant are becoming flagship model for repurposing invasive plant biomass and bolstering restoration

🌿 New publication! India’s Protected Areas are under growing pressure from invasive plants. @wii_india new article ‘Plant invasion in protected areas: case studies and insights from India’ reports 41 major invasive plant species across 54 PAs in 09 Biogeographic Zones of India, and identifies invasion hotspots. We outline key knowledge gaps and research priorities for better invasion management in the country. 🌱 Read more: link.springer.com/article/10.100… trebuchet.public.springernature.app/get_content/3f… @moefcc @wii_india @SACONCoimbatore @GobindsagarBha1 @RuchiBadola2 @tweetmegha @sipuwildlife @amitwii

Briefing on our new paper: Invasive plants and global changes are degrading biodiverse habitats of tigers🐅, and threatening livelihoods of the marginalized and nature-dependent people. The scale of impacts far exceed the management scale, needing urgent and effective policies

A successful story of #invasive #species removal and #ecosystemrestoration ;; Worth replicating elsewhere

Rare positive stories of invasive species management. Huge potential for India to upscale such efforts

When forests are freed from invasive species the biggest win is for the biodiversity and wildlife. TN Forest team has documented wildlife returning to areas cleared from invasives #invasives #TNForest #SatyamangalamTigerReserve

Sustained efforts of invasive species management can result in positive changes. This model must be upscaled at national level @BioinvNet

New study records globally unprecedented rates of plant invasions in India, driven by rapid changes in land-use, disturbances, and climate. It risks tiger food-chains and livelihoods of local communities. Study guides restoration @ntca_india @EconovoAU @NCBS_Bangalore @wii_india

Invasive alien plants are spreading across India at unprecedented speed — invading 15,500 km² of natural areas each year and putting millions at risk. New paper warns losses already top Rs 8,30,000 crore shorturl.at/jLNec 🖋️ @himanshujourno

Our longitudinal study from India shows that 21st-century global changes have accelerated plant invasions; together affecting ecosystems, tiger habitats, and millions of people. We map risk hotspots to guide restoration for nature and people Paper: 2cm.es/1fBlH

More studies are recognising the importance of monitoring invasive species using multiple strategies, stakeholders, and surveillance @isro @moefcc @BioinvNet link.springer.com/article/10.100…

India’s invasive aliens problem complicates; can we wait to understand scope. Multi-pronged bottom-up, and inclusive approach is more effective and must be developed. @BioinvNet thehindu.com/sci-tech/energ…

"families living in the fringes of the tiger reserve, it (invasion) is a menace that has disrupted every aspect of daily life – from farming and foraging to safety and nutrition" @BehanBox @fesforcommons @wildelock @TrKanha @BioinvNet behanbox.com/2025/09/30/onc…

Studies are increasingly exploring community gains from managing invasive plants. Here's an interesting study on the revenue potential of managing invasive water hyacinth @moefcc @BioinvNet link.springer.com/article/10.100…

These “invasive” fishes outcompete native species, reproduce aggressively, and thrive in disturbed environments. In India, 12 invasive fishes are recognised as a major threat, but this list will likely grow without stronger policies and more scientific monitoring in place

Greater tropical regions like Oceania, Brazil, and India are emerging hotspots of plant invasions. Timely actions are needed to prevent alien species introduction and their spread

Some media coverage on our recent study on the tropics Climate change + wildfires + landuse change + rising trade + biodiversity loss = novel ecosystems shaped by alien species @EconovoAU @JCSvenning Full paper: rdcu.be/ev5w1 eurekalert.org/news-releases/…

This survey by @ntca_india has produced the national report and database on invasive plants in India. Critical for conservation of natural areas and developing informed policies for managing invasive species in India @moefcc @BioinvNet

The #TamilNadu government has informed the #MadrasHighCourt that 517 villages spread across 32 districts have become free of #seemaikaruvelam (prosopis juliflora), an exotic and invasive plant species considered harmful to the ecology, reports @imranhindu. trib.al/ONhRUWo