Heather Kharouba

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Not all introduced species are a problem. The introduced Siberian Elm is an example of an “invasive” species which adapts well to its new ecosystem, providing benefits at the same time. (Shutterstock)

Climate change means we may have to learn to live with invasive species

Heather Kharouba, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa

Invasive species are not always harmful; some can even provide key benefits to native habitats in an era of climate change. Canadian conservation efforts should embrace the movement of species.
A native Woodland Skipper butterfly sips nectar from a non-native Bull’s Thistle flower. Stephanie A. Rivest

Good or bad? Some ‘invasive species’ can help native ecosystems thrive

Heather Kharouba, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa and Stephanie A. Rivest, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa

Conservation practitioners and policymakers must organize and prioritize the management of habitats around whether species are more beneficial or harmful to biodiversity.

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