Australia's invasive shrub threat
The Australian government planted the South African shrub bitou bush in the mid-20th century to stabilize dunes and combat erosion. However, it quickly spread along the coast, threatening native plant species and local fauna by forming dense thickets that block light and deplete soil nutrients. Now declared a national threat, extensive efforts are underway to control its growth and protect the indigenous ecosystem.
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