[Opinion] How bad are invasive plants for birds? Research suggests large-scale removal may not have intended benefits

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How bad are invasive plants for birds? Research suggests large-scale removal may not have intended benefits

A prevailing opinion in land management is that non-native invasive plants are of no ecological value and they significantly diminish habitat quality for wildlife. Conservation practitioners allocate significant resources to invasive plant removal, often relying on surrounding native plants to passively fill the void. However, evidence that this practice improves food abundance or quality for wildlife is surprisingly limited.