The Scrambled Web of Lantana camara Invasion: Ecological and Social Consequences
摘要
This chapter discusses the significant ecological and sociodemographic outcomes of the global invasion of Lantana camara in the form of the scrambled web. It is regarded as a highly flexible and adaptable species, occupying a variety of ecosystems, in which it quickly transforms these into Lantana-invaded ecosystems, with consequences as far-reaching as losses in biodiversity, degradation of habitat, and changes to ecosystem functions in regard to fire regime. Its invasion was and continues to have socioeconomic impacts, including extensive degradation of farmland, production losses in the agricultural and horticultural sector, and overall livelihood impacts. The chapter will unpack and elucidate the complexities of managing this persistent invader.