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> Invasive species thrive in ecosystems that we create.

Is the idea here that invasive species cannot thrive in non-human-made environments? That is, environments we didn’t create?

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Kind of, the idea is that no species would be invasive if we didn't create the ideal place for it to thrive. Invasives mostly thrive in disturbed areas and don't actually displace natives. The book I referenced goes into way more details, but in most cases invasives actually help repair damaged ecosystems. They are often pioneer species in the disturbed areas.

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