Definitional discussion: "Native/non-native" related to "invasive" plant species

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@gcwarbler

I notice one “group” that is not explicitly categorized in the excerpt, and it’s something we’ve had extensive discussion about on this Forum: “Invasive Native Species”. I won’t belabor the point, but they are a “thing”!

I don’t see it in the full summary either. I wonder if adapting the following definition would suffice for your interests, Chuck:

@annkatrinrose

Invasive alien native species - A subset of established alien native species that spread and have a negative impact on biodiversity, local ecosystems and species. Many invasive alien native species also have impacts on nature’s contributions to people (embodying different concepts, such as ecosystem goods and services and nature’s gifts) and good quality of life.