Socio-economic and environmental impacts of invasive plant species in selected districts of Bale Zone, Southeast Ethiopia

A study on the Bale Mountains National Park identifies 12 invasive plant species, with Parthenium hysterophorus, Xanthium strumarium, and others notably widespread. These species significantly impact biodiversity, ecosystems, livestock, crops, and human health, while also posing threats to the park's susceptible areas. Local communities employ chemical, mechanical, and biological control methods, though their efforts are limited. The research highlights an urgent need for sustainable strategies to mitigate the spreading menace of these invasive plants, which is escalating at an alarming rate in the region.

Mohammed, M., Habtamu, T., & Ahimed, A. (2018). Socio-economic and environmental impacts of invasive plant species in selected districts of Bale Zone, Southeast Ethiopia. African Journal of Agricultural Research, 13(14), 673–681. https://doi.org/10.5897/ajar2017.12982