is concern that the flower will take over and reduce the population of other flowers in the area. The recovery of this concern is unknown but potentially possible within future years. Acacia sophorae is mainly native to the area on the southeastern coast of Australia. This wattle is a prominent part of the forests and bushland within this area. It is also native to the surrounding area as well. In recent years a specific type of mildew has been spotted on the leaves of the wattle scrub. This powdery mildew was found to be an infection found with the species of Acacia sophorae and other species native to the area. A study was conducted by testing the mildew on the leaves and found overseas influences. The scientists discovered the infection was caused by overseas pathogens. Weeds along the coastline of Australia have become a large issue with little possible eradication. Currently, the Australian government has issued a 30 million dollar investment for the eradication of these weeds. The threats of these weeds in coastal areas include reduced stability of dunes, the extinction of animals, and the destruction of coastal towns. Montague Island is close to Mystery Bay and contains many different species of flora. Since 1932, the number of plant species has been recorded, and there have been found to be over 200 different species of plants. The number of plant species has decreased since 1932 as it was found only 140 still remain when the area since it was examined in the late 1990s. The number has decreased since the 90’s however many still remain. Most of the species that have become extinct from Montague Island were weeds. There were problems during the 1980s with regard to goats affecting the vegetation on Montague Island\. Goats have always been present on Montague Island for many years . During the 1980s the number of goats on the island dramatically increased to almost double . It was discovered that the goats had great effects on much of the vegetation on the island. Certain plant species that were known to invade agriculture were becoming more prominent since the goat number increased. One of the plant species invading the area was Pennisetum clandestinum. This species has been invading the area in large quantities since the 1980s. This affected the surroundings areas and existing plants and scrubs that were present within the area. The plant