Rack of squirrel, anyone? The chefs putting invasive species on the menu

My favorite invasive species in my region is the Himalayan Blackberry[1].

This particular plant is so pervasive that it will literally grow on concrete if there are a couple of tree leaves to feed the young plant. This is an issue due to many small birds eating the berries and then dropping seeds everywhere.

The reason I like this plant is because it is an excellent pollen and nectar source, has very tasty berries, and above all is a very effective trespass deterrent, the thorns are quite nasty(Almost barbed) and the mature canes are very strong(Even the leaves are thorned!). The plant tends to grow naturally along fences and perimeters of property lines and is quite good at keeping unwanted two legged animals out.

I do not currently have any on my property due to the threat from the authorities who will instruct public works to "Clean it up" and then send property owners the bill.

I don't want to start an invasive vs native argument but just wanted to make the point that many species have great value even if they are classified as invasive(just like the King Crab mentioned in the article). This may also be somewhat of a personal sore spot for myself as my ancestors are now classified as invaders to some extent and me as invasive in the current social narrative.

[1]https://bcinvasives.ca/invasives/himalayan-blackberry/