An integrated data-driven-simulation-optimization model: insights into controlling invasive plants in China

Key Points

• Effective optimization can significantly enhance control techniques for invasive plants.
• The study illustrates a data-driven model evaluating the management of invasive plants using simulation techniques.
• Simulation methods played a crucial role in assessing the impact of different control strategies on invasive flora.
• Optimizing control measures may improve ecological balance and reduce threats posed by invasive species.