India intensifies campaigns against invasive species as Tamil Nadu court identifies P. juliflora threat
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Why in news
A Tamil Nadu court identified *Prosopis juliflora* as a threat across 32 districts, prompting India to intensify campaigns against invasive alien species.
Background
The court order identifies *Prosopis juliflora* as a threat in 32 districts of Tamil Nadu. The report highlights *Lantana camara* and *Senna spectabilis* as other key invasive alien species being targeted for removal.
Facts for Prelims
- EnvironmentProsopis juliflora, Lantana camara, and Senna spectabilis are identified as invasive alien species in India.
- PlaceA Tamil Nadu court identified P. juliflora as a threat across 32 districts.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how invasive alien species disrupt local biodiversity and evaluate the systemic drivers behind their proliferation in Indian ecosystems.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Ecological disruption: Competition with native flora for water and nutrients in arid and semi-arid zones
- Historical drivers: Legacy of colonial forestry practices and expansion of industrial agriculture
- Climate vulnerability: Accelerated spread of invasive species due to shifting climatic patterns
Keywords: Invasive alien species · Biodiversity conservation · Ecological restoration · Colonial forestry · Systemic disruption
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