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An Introduction to Invasive Plant Species In Scotland

An Invasive species is usually a non-native or introduced species that adversely affects habitats and threatens biodiversity. While all species compete to survive, invasive species appear to have specific traits that allow them to out-compete native species and become dominant.  This video gives an introduction to the most common invasive plant species in Scotland.

 

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