Here are the five most destructive invaders currently reshaping Indiana’s environment and economy this year.
1. Asian Bush Honeysuckle: The Silent Forest Killer
By 2026, Asian Bush Honeysuckle will have been officially documented in all 92 Indiana counties. This upright shrub with arching branches is no longer just a “nuisance”—it is fundamentally changing Indiana’s ecosystems.
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- The Takeover: It is often the first plant to leaf out in the spring and the last to lose its leaves in the fall, giving it a massive head start over native plants. It creates a dense “monoculture” that prevents native wildflowers and tree seedlings from…