The C·I·B collaborated with Quest to produce a special issue of the magazine dedicated to biological invasions in South Africa.
Prevention of the introduction of new invasive species to a country is considered to be an effective measure against biological invasions. The growth of online sellers, however, makes the regulation of plant introductions much more challenging - a new plant is only a few clicks away and can be bought very easily.
Information on how or why alien species arrive in a country can help prevent future introductions. Such information is usually stored in databases, and in many parts of the world, these databases are used for research and management.
Have you ever wondered why species are organised in such a way that species in one group interact more with each other, than with species in other groups?
Humans have been moving plants and animals around the world for many centuries. Some of these plants and animals often grow and adapt to their new environment, becoming naturalised species. Naturalised species are species that grow and reproduce in the wild outside of their original range.
