Phalaris arundinacea
Urban development has long been the main threat to the forest but, Invasive species takeover is now the major threat to this riparian forest. The most prevalent invasive species in the forest are "Rubis bifrons" (Himalayan blackberry), "Hedera helix" (English ivy) and "Phalaris arundinacea" (reed canary grass). Invasive plant species are known to have adverse effects on native vegetation by using up limited resources in the area like water, space and sunlight. In addition invasive plants can halt a forest in early stages of ecological succession.