Infestation of invasive species especially Mikania macrantha, Lantana camara and Chromolaena odorata has largely impacted the forest ecosystem and livelihood of forest-dependent people across the lowland forests of Nepal. The biological invasion has suppressed tree regeneration, negatively affected biodiversity and decreased forest ecosystem services. The conventional method of invasive species control used by Community Forest User Groups (CFUGs) have been inadequate, ineffective and not informed by attributes of species and native ecosystems. To address this, ForestAction Nepal led Jalthal Biodiversity Project introduced a new approach to manage invasive species and protect natural regeneration of native species. This project considered the ecology and phenology of invasive species and prioritized bush cleaning in the summer to maximize the growth of native seedlings and suppress the regrowth of invasive species. Conventionally, bush cleaning used to be in winter season. The project has also conceptualized that invasive species management should be a part of long-term forest restoration rather than a discrete activity.