[{"id":1302,"date":"2026-01-12T16:39:35","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T21:39:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nisccstg.wpenginepowered.com\/?post_type=research-summary&p=1302"},"modified":"2026-01-12T16:39:35","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T21:39:35","slug":"french-managing-invasive-plants-on-great-plains-grasslands-a-discussion-of-current-challenges","status":"publish","type":"research-summary","link":"https:\/\/www.niscc.ca\/fr\/research-summary\/french-managing-invasive-plants-on-great-plains-grasslands-a-discussion-of-current-challenges\/","title":{"rendered":"FRENCH – Managing invasive plants on Great Plains grasslands: A discussion of current challenges"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The ecological integrity of the Great Plains is increasingly threatened by multiple stressors, including invasive species, climate change, and land-use changes. Invasive grasses and woody plants are of particular concern, as they outcompete native vegetation, replace habitat, reduce agricultural productivity, and alter water availability. The combined effects of climate change and public land use are only expected to exacerbate these impacts. This paper explores the major ecological and economic impacts of invasive species in the region, as well as the effectiveness of various management strategies.<\/p>\n

Key focus areas include:<\/p>\n