How the Himalayan Blackberry Took Over the Pacific Northwest
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The Himalayan blackberry now covers vast swaths of the Pacific Northwest, and according to JSTOR Daily, its story reveals something troubling about our historical push to engineer a more efficient natural world. A scientist's vision to optimize the ecosystem became a cautionary tale in unintended consequences—now visible across thousands of acres of tangled brambles. It's a reminder that nature doesn't always cooperate with our designs.
Source: https://daily.jstor.org/the-himalayan-blackberry-and-the-...
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