Read more about the article Understanding the past, present, and future to guide restoration
Long-leafed acacia (Acacia longifolia) is one of the many species of invasive alien trees that have invaded riparian zones in the Western Cape. Successful eradication of such species should be guided by context-specific planning strategies to ensure that specific challenges are mitigated, particularly in areas where resources are limited. (Photo by Nicola du Plessis)

Understanding the past, present, and future to guide restoration

A new study by Stellenbosch University researchers shows that a lack of funding, poor communication among stakeholders and inadequate knowledge are the major barriers to successful restoration of riparian zones in the Global South.

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Read more about the article Towards a framework for conceptualizing and managing invasive forest pathogens
Figure 2: A proposed framework of the invasion process for forest pathogens.

Towards a framework for conceptualizing and managing invasive forest pathogens

A recent study published in Current Forestry Reports and co-authored by C∙I∙B Core Team members had a closer look at the challenges scientists face when studying microorganisms as invasive species.

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Read more about the article Mountain roads as conduits for ongoing exotic species expansion
The study site – the Sani Pass Road, surveyed from 1500 m – 2874 m above sea level in 2007 and 2017. (Photo credit: Sophia Turner)

Mountain roads as conduits for ongoing exotic species expansion

A study by Jesse Kalwij, former C∙I∙B MSc student, Sophia Turner, and C∙I∙B Core Team member, Karen Esler, shows that human activities are the primary cause of exotic species introduction and expansion up the Sani Pass, as well as from the disturbed road verges into the adjacent natural area.

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Read more about the article Remote sensing distinguishes species of Tamarix
Lerato Molekoa, an Honours student at Wits University, collecting spectral data from the canopies of native, exotic and hybrid Tamarix seedlings using the Analytical Spectral Devise (ASD). (Photo credit: Solomon Newete)

Remote sensing distinguishes species of Tamarix

Remotely-sensed spectral data enable the identification of native, exotic and hybrid Tamarix taxa found in South Africa. This was the finding of a research team including Solomon Tesfamichael (University of Johannesburg) and C·I·B Core Team member, Prof Marcus Byrne.

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Read more about the article Does “not in my backyard” hinder invasive species management?
Support from private owners is necessary to eradicate the Eastern grey squirrel, Sciurus carolinensis, in Italy and other invasive alien species (Photo credit: Sandro Bertolino)

Does “not in my backyard” hinder invasive species management?

A new study, co-authored by C∙I∙B former PhD student Giovanni Vimercati and C∙I∙B Steering Committee member Dr Piero Genovesi, investigated how and under which circumstances restricted access to private areas limits invasive species management.

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