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General Impact Rubus niveus may be invasive and overrun native species. It forms dense, impenetrable, thorny thickets which may take over forest, shrubland, and areas of open vegetation. It is said to be "one of the worst weeds threatening the Galapagos National Park" (Rentería et al. 2006).          Location Specific Impacts: Isabela Is. (Ecuador) (Ecuador)   Agricultural: Rubus niveus is also a serious economic problem for farmers in the agricultural areas of the islands (Rachel Atkinson., pers comm., May 2008). San Cristobal Is. (Ecuador) (Ecuador)   Agricultural: Rubus niveus is also a serious economic problem for farmers in the agricultural areas of the islands (Rachel Atkinson., pers comm., May 2008). Other: Rubus niveus is also a problem for the conservation of upland forest habitats (Rachel Atkinson., pers comm., May 2008). Santa Cruz Is. (Ecuador) (Ecuador)   Agricultural: Rubus niveus is also a serious economic problem for farmers in the agricultural areas of the islands (Rachel Atkinson., pers comm., May 2008). Other: Rubus niveus is also a problem for the conservation of upland forest habitats (Rachel Atkinson., pers comm., May 2008). Maui Is. (United States (USA))   Physical disturbance: R. niveus which has sharp thorns creates an impenetrable thicket on Maui where it has invaded disturbed areas (Starr et al. 2003).