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    Details of this species in Vattavada
    Status: Alien
    Invasiveness: Invasive
    Occurrence: Reported
    Source: Sankaran, 2002
    Arrival Date: 1980s
    Introduction: Intentional
    Species Notes for this Location:
    Unsuccessfully introduced as a forestry species, as it failed to establish in plantations. Some trees survived however, and now form small scrub jungles. Within a period of 3 years A. mearnsii penetrated and spread over a 1 km² area in dense subtropical montane forest at Vattavada, suppressing native vegetation.
    Management Notes for this Location:
    Location Notes:
    Vattavada is located at 1800 m above sea level in the Idukki district of southern India.
    Impacts:
    Competition: Invades and suppresses native vegetation.
    Last Modified: 11/03/2005 12:05:44 p.m.
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