The actual application part was… how shall I say… terrifying. Who knew that eradication processes for invasive species in Australia were so intense! It would make for a fascinating television series.
We got through it, and on to the conclusion, which was more what we wanted to hear. While the practices used for invasive species control in Australia today are super intense, the hope is that with more thoughts like those proposed in this paper, we can find more plant-centric ways to look at the problem.
As the authors themselves point out, this particular paper is looking at everything through a human lens. If we are going to find a better approach, we need to at least understand what the plant lens looks like.
What do you think we should do about invasive species? And what would a plant-centric approach even look like? I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Topics Covered about capacities of plants
Eradication of invasive species
Australian weed officers
Rubber vine problem
New ways of conviviality with aggressive plant species
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Google Scholar: Head, L., Atchison, J., & Phillips, C. (2015). The distinctive capacities of plants: Re‐thinking difference via invasive species. Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers, 40(3), 399-413.
If you have a paper, essay, article, or video you would like me to comment on, send it to me!
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The distinctive capacities of plants: re-thinking difference via invasive species pt.2
Part 2 of this paper took a very unexpected turn!
The actual application part was… how shall I say… terrifying. Who knew that eradication processes for invasive species in Australia were so intense! It would make for a fascinating television series.
We got through it, and on to the conclusion, which was more what we wanted to hear. While the practices used for invasive species control in Australia today are super intense, the hope is that with more thoughts like those proposed in this paper, we can find more plant-centric ways to look at the problem.
As the authors themselves point out, this particular paper is looking at everything through a human lens. If we are going to find a better approach, we need to at least understand what the plant lens looks like.
What do you think we should do about invasive species? And what would a plant-centric approach even look like? I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Topics Covered about capacities of plants
Discover the what happens to invasive species in Australia:
LIVE Plant Consciousness Commentary every Friday
Where we explore all things plant neurobiology, plant cognition, plant intelligence, plant humanities, and the birth of critical plant studies through the lens of personal evolution. Livestreams are every Friday in the Naturally Conscious Community.
Be a part of the conversation in the Naturally Conscious Community
Let’s talk more in the only online ecosystem that nourishes plant reawakening for enhanced evolution and collaboration with our plant friends. Connect with nature-conscious creatives, multipotentialites, and naturentrepreneurs who share your desire to see beauty in the world. >> JOIN OUR COMMUNITY <<
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Episodes related to capacities of plants and invasive species
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Google Scholar: Head, L., Atchison, J., & Phillips, C. (2015). The distinctive capacities of plants: Re‐thinking difference via invasive species. Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers, 40(3), 399-413.
If you have a paper, essay, article, or video you would like me to comment on, send it to me!
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