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  • Dr Anandi Bierman

    Fine-scale landscape genomics for estimating dispersal in PSHB
  • Dr Christophe Botella

    Dr Christophe Botella

    Assessing the current and potential value of iNaturalist data for invasion science in South Africa
  • Dr Emily McCulloch-Jones

    Dr Emily McCulloch-Jones

    Measuring the impact of tree invasions and developing repeatable methods for continued evaluation
  • Dr Julia van Velden

    Dr Julia van Velden

    Seeds of success for invasive species management
  • Dr Laura Fernandez

    Dr Laura Fernandez

    Development and testing of indicators for biological invasions in the South African landscape
  • Dr Luke Potgieter

    Dr Luke Potgieter

    Using citizen-science to understand drivers of urban biological invasions

PhD

  • Mr Bheka Nxele

    Mr Bheka Nxele

    Validating the Influence of Chemical Application for Invasive Alien Plant Control on Biodiversity Recruitment and Ecosystem Services
  • Mr Phuluso Mudau

    Invasion and management of pompom weed, Campuloclinium macrocephalum (Less.) DC (Asteraceae) in South Africa
  • Mr Siphosenkosi Mbonani

    Genomics and defence mechanisms of Opuntia engelmannii Salm-Dyck (Cactaceae: Opuntioideae) lineages in Africa, as the basis for host-selection by potential biocontrol agents.
  • Mr Thozamile Yapi

    Mr Thozamile Yapi

    A Systems Approach to Understanding the Social-Ecological Dynamics of Wattles in Rangeland Ecosystems
  • Ms Alekzandra Szewczuk

    Detection and mapping of three prevalent invasive alien plants (IAP) using freely available remote sensing imagery
  • Ms Dewidine van der Colff

    Invasive plant species in South Africa and their impacts on threatened native species
  • Ms Henrika Bosua

    Are Tephritidae invasions facilitated by dessication resistance via nutritional physiology?
  • Ms Laurie Araspin

    Whole animal performance and physiology through genomics of African clawed frogs in their native and invasive ranges
  • Ms Lerato Maimela

    Impact of Oncorhynchus mykiss, Salmo trutta and Clarias gariepinus on indigenous fish communities and macro-invertebrate diversity in Magoebaskloof area, Limpopo Province, South Africa
  • Ms Mmatsawela Ramahlo

    Ms Mmatsawela Ramahlo

    Seasonal endocrine correlates, behaviour, diet and diversity in rodents across transformed and pristine ecosystems in the Magaliesberg  
  • Ms Patricia Duncan

    Quantifying the extent of the problem: a case for future biological control of Paterson’s Curse (Echium plantagineum) within South Africa

Masters

  • Megan van den Berg

    Megan van den Berg

    The invasive alien tree fern Sphaeropteris cooperi in South Africa and on Reunion Island
  • Mr Armand Engelbrecht

    Using isotope sequencing to determine the diet of the invasive House mouse (Mus musculus domesticus) on Marion Island
  • Ms Aneesa Du Plessis

    Ms Aneesa Du Plessis

    Effects of invasive alien plants on fynbos pollinator networks: Can we restore native pollinator networks?
  • Ms Chelsey Matthys

    Where Are They Now? Developing a Protocol for Declaring Alien Species Absent from South Africa
  • Ms Gaylen Carelse

    Do urban areas provide thermal refugia to invasive species?
  • Ms Marizanne Visagie

    Belowground success: Collembola as indicators of restoration progress following active and passive restoration
  • Ms Thandeka Mahlobo

    Ms Thandeka Mahlobo

    Ant diversity and distribution in newly proclaimed Nature Reserves in eThekwini municipality, Durban

Highlighted Paper

  • UFS confers Honorary Doctorate on Dave Pepler, illustrious ecologist and naturalist
    UFS confers Honorary Doctorate on Dave Pepler, illustrious ecologist and naturalist
    2 May 2023/
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  • UFS confers Honorary Doctorate on Dave Pepler, illustrious ecologist and naturalist
    UFS confers Honorary Doctorate on Dave Pepler, illustrious ecologist and naturalist
    2 May 2023/
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  • Join us for the National Symposium on Biological Invasions 2023
    Join us for the National Symposium on Biological Invasions 2023
    26 April 2023/
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  • In  Memory – David Le Maitre
    In Memory – David Le Maitre
    15 January 2023/
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  • Post-graduate students showcase projects at C·I·B Research Meeting
    Post-graduate students showcase projects at C·I·B Research Meeting
    7 December 2022/
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Do invasive trees help mitigate climate change? https://youtu.be/jgPXa4qsVDM

C·I·B Sponsored Events

  • 4 - 6 July 2023
    National Symposium on Biological Invasions 2023
  • Biological Invasion-Related Events

    • 15 - 19 May 2023
      XIth International Conference on Marine Bioinvasions (ICMB), Baltimore, Maryland, USA
    • 14 - 17 Mar 2022
      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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    See this video for quarantine guidelines.

    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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