STUDY ON THE STATUS AND VARIOUS USES OF INVASIVE ALIEN PLANT SPECIES IN AND AROUND SATCHARI NATIONAL PARK, SYLHET, BANGLADESH

摘要

During past two decades Invasive Alien Spe cies (IAS) have gained wider recognition by scientists for their severe ecological and economical impacts worldwide, and have been identified as one of the greatest threats to native ecosystems, habitats and species. In fact, such species are introduced for their rapid growth, efficient dispersal capabilities, large reproductive output and tolerance to a broad range of environmental condition (Campbell, 2005).