As a bush regenerator and teacher, I LOVE Lantana, it is just the best weed you can possibly have in the bush. It is extremely stable, it just sits there doing nothing, it really only invades disturbed bushland, undisturbed bushland is quite resistant to Lantana invasion. It is an excellent barrier around the edges of reserves and stops much worse weeds (such as vines and herbaceous grasses) from invading good bush. It is excellent habit for small birds, and when you do decide you want to get rid of it is it extremely quick and easy to remove. You just cut and paint and it’s gone. Time and time again I see large areas of Lantana cleared, habitat for native fauna destroyed and much, much worse weeds invade good bush. I have gone so far as to suggest we actually plant Lantana on the edges of our bushland. Please no Lantana bashing in my presence!