There is a need to develop a plan to monitor the recovery of native vegetation following clearing operations. Such a plan should take account of realistic end-points of recovery, aspects of the ecology of native species in the areas.
This proposed study will focus on changes in soil physico-chemical and bacterial properties ten years after Eucalyptus camaldulensis removal along the Berg River in the Western Cape, South Africa. The aim will be to quantify the long‐term consequences of E. camaldulensis clearing on soil physico-chemical and bacterial properties.
This study aims to assess the status in South African National Parks (SANParks) against the indicators developed for the national status report as well as other systems such as those developed as part of 'A vision for global monitoring of biological invasions' (Essential Variables for Invasion Monitoring).
This study therefore aims to collect experimental and observational evidence on life-history traits of alien fleshy-fruited/seed-bearing plant species for supporting the risk analysis processes and accurate listing of species under the current national regulatory framework.
The Guttural Toad has successfully invaded the islands of Mauritius and Reunion, as well as Constantia near Cape Town. All invasions seem to have originated near Durban, KZN. Recent research has shown ways in which these toads have adapted to their invaded habitats. But how would these react if they were moved back to Durban?