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The cochineal scale insect, Dactylopius opuntiae

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Highlighted Paper

New scheme to improve our understanding and management of dispersal

21 October 2024/

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Recent News

Passing of renowned C·I·B herpetologist met with shock and sadness

24 April 2025/

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Lost fynbos seeds from underground ‘time capsules’ in South Africa can grow again – new study

22 April 2025/

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Tortoises in invaded habitats: do thermal changes affect their performance?

1 April 2025/

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Call for experts to serve on Alien Species Risk Analysis Review Panel – closing date 14 March 2025

20 February 2025/

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National Symposium on Biological Invasions, Nort West University, Mahikeng, South Africa

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XIth International Conference on Marine Bioinvasions (ICMB), Baltimore, Maryland, USA

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Southern African Mountain Conference (SAMC 2022), Maloti/Drakensberg Mountains, SA

5 - 9 Sept 2022
MEDECOS Conference 2022, Club Myknonos, Langebaan, SA

26 - 29 Sept 2022
4th International Congress on Biological Invasions, Christchurch, New Zealand

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C·I·B in the Media

Podcast: Keeping invasive species in check

C·I·B Member, Prof Brian van Wilgen, speaks to Dr Gillian Arendse from Stellenbosch University about the impact of invasive species in South Africa.

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EnviroKids: Understanding alien plants and animals in South Africa

The C·I·B has joined forces with the Wildlife and Environmental Society of South Africa (WESSA) in putting together an issue of the EnviroKids magazine.

The Fall Army Worm in South Africa: Fact Sheets

Access the latest fact sheets on the army worm situation in South Africa.

C·I·B contributes to articles in The Conversation

The Conversation Africa is running a series on invasive species. Read the articles to find out how invasive species are affecting Africa and what measures are being used to reduce their impact.

Special issue of QUEST on invasion science in South Africa

The C·I·B collaborated with Quest to produce a special issue of the magazine dedicated to biological invasions in South Africa.

Research Products

Restoring Lowland Sand Fynbos – guidelines hot off the press

Restoring Lowland Sand Fynbos – guidelines hot off the press

Several C·I·B Core Team members, Associates and former students are among the authors of newly published guidelines for restoring Lowland Sand Fynbos ecosystems.

New book edited by C∙I∙B researcher shines light on invasive birds

New book edited by C∙I∙B researcher shines light on invasive birds

A new book is the first to give a comprehensive overview of invasive bird species and their management.

Plant Invasions: The Role of Biotic Interactions

Plant Invasions: The Role of Biotic Interactions

The CABI-published book ‘Plant Invasions: The Role of Biotic Interactions’ is the first to focus on the key role of species interactions in mediating invasions.

Report on status of biological invasions in South Africa a world first

Report on status of biological invasions in South Africa a world first

Two ecologists from C·I·B, Prof. Brian van Wilgen and Prof. John Wilson, were the lead authors of South Africa's first national report on the status of invasive species...

C·I·B researcher co-authors book on detection and response to plant invasions

C·I·B researcher co-authors book on detection and response to plant invasions

In a book by C·I·B researcher, John Wilson and colleagues, they explore how to detect and respond to alien plant incursions.

Freshwater Life

Freshwater Life

Field guide by C·I·B Core Team Member, Charles Griffiths, describes life in freshwater

Invasion Dynamics

Invasion Dynamics

Invasion Dynamics focuses on the ecology of invasive species and their impacts in recipient social-ecological systems.

Biological Invasions – Implications for biodiversity, ecosystem services and human well-being

Biological Invasions – Implications for biodiversity, ecosystem services and human well-being

How biological invasions impact biodiversity, ecosystem services, and human well-being

The Bulletin, Science for Society July 2017

The Bulletin, Science for Society July 2017

British Ecological Society showcases the C·I·B's contributions to Science for Society.

AoB PLANTS Special Issue

AoB PLANTS Special Issue

We are happy to announce the new AoB PLANTS Special Issue on Evolutionary Dynamics of Tree Invasions.

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