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Invasive Paulownia tomentosa Colonization Along I-81 Corridor

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Princess tree invasions along I-81 have surged 340% since 2022, with highway construction zones as primary establishment sites.

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340% observation increase since 2022

Highway disturbance zones as colonization corridors

Road cuts provide ideal seedbed conditions

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Original Abstract

Research-grade observations document 340% increase in princess tree sightings along the I-81 corridor from Tennessee to Virginia since 2022. Highway construction disturbance zones show highest density, with seedlings establishing in road cut embankments.

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Species Mentioned

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invasive-species urban-ecology disturbance-colonization

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