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Establish Invasive Species Management for Agricultural Landscapes

Invasive species cost agriculture billions annually while degrading ecosystems, yet landscape-scale management could control invasions while restoring native ecosystems. The challenge is implementing coordinated invasive species management across agricultural landscapes. Barriers include species identification challenges, treatment costs, and coordination across properties. Without invasive species control, agricultural productivity declines while native ecosystems face ongoing degradation. Successful invasive management could restore agricultural productivity while protecting native biodiversity, potentially eliminating invasive species threats while demonstrating how coordinated management can address landscape-scale environmental challenges.

Applied Sciences, Sustainable Farming, Sustainable Land Management