Sericea lespedeza invasion is a particular problem in open woodlands, and will potentially become more problematic over the next century.

Sericea lespedeza outcompetes native vegetation, particularly in the western part of the assessment area. No models have been developed to address sericea lespedeza's response to a changing climate, but inferences can be made based on its known tolerance to drought and fire. Increased sericea lespideza abundance could reduce regeneration of tree species and change community structure.