It could be a blessing in disguise that Senna spectabilis, a fast-spreading invasive alien tree species in Wayanad forests, is now under massive attack from island pinhole borer (Xyleborus perforans).

KOCHI: Grappling with the continuing human-wildlife conflict in Wayanad, the forest department has decided to expedite the removal of senna spectabilis, an invasive tree species that degrades wildlife ...