Foreign plants threatening Telangana’s forest ecosystems: Report
Invasive plant species in forests are non-native plants that spread aggressively, outcompeting native flora and disrupting ecosystems. 8.83 percent of Telangana’s forests — over 2,120 sq km — are now dominated by invasive plant species. Experts warn that without intervention, these species could permanently alter Telangana’s forests, making conservation efforts more challenging than ever.