UK OVERSEAS TERRITORIES CONSERVATION FORUM
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Threats / Problems / Issues

Many species were introduced both for food, ornament and timber. Some of these introductions have become invasive e.g. lantana Lantana camara and roseapple Syzygium jambos. These invasive species, coupled with the increase in the feral goat population, have seriously affected the local habitat.

Lantana


© Dr Mike Pienkowski
(Threats / Problems / Issues, 1 of 6 - Slide ref. 475)