In East Texas, excluding feral hogs from forest plots for 7 years more than doubled the abundance of woody plant species with large seeds

Economic Times - Oct 19, 2026

In the Big Thicket National Preserve, feral hogs significantly disrupt forest ecosystems by consuming seeds and disturbing soil. A study revealed that protecting the area from hogs for seven years led to a rise in large-seeded woody plants. In contrast, hog activity caused soil alterations and less plant coverage, while also contributing to the proliferation of invasive species.

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