Ecology: Endangered Species Ecology: Invasive Species
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Mapping the middle ground: Balancing mining activities with survival of Utah's rare plants      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

A research team is mapping out new modeling strategies so that proposed energy development and the management of rare plants don't necessarily have to be mutually exclusive endeavors.

Ecology: Invasive Species Ecology: Trees
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Study examines feeding damage caused by spotted lanternflies on young maples      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Short-term, heavy feeding by adult spotted lanternflies on young maple trees inhibits photosynthesis, potentially impairing the tree's growth by up to 50 percent, according to a new study.