Bush Honeysuckle’s Invasion in Kentucky | Lexington News

In Kentucky, bush honeysuckle’s invasive takeover is turning forests into dense, sunless jungles — choking out native plants and disrupting ecosystems. Without natural predators from its Asian homeland, this aggressive plant spreads unchecked, forcing landowners to battle it with goats, herbicides, or manual removal. It’s just one of many invaders — from Callery pears to feral hogs — making conservation a relentless, community-driven fight. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.kentucky.com/news/know-your-kentucky/article317165855.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/63ba78045de0170c Report issues to [email protected].