National symposium on biological invasions 2023

The Stellenbosch University Centre for Invasion Biology (C·I·B) and the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) are collaborating to host the National Symposium on Biological Invasions 2023.

Join us for the National Symposium on Biological Invasions 2023

The Stellenbosch University Centre for Invasion Biology (C·I·B) and the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) are collaborating to host the National Symposium on Biological Invasions 2023.

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Read more about the article Twenty years of alien plant management in South Africa reviewed
One of the Working for Water (WfW) teams and Professor Brian van Wilgen (on the left) at a clearing site at Clovelley.

Twenty years of alien plant management in South Africa reviewed

A study led by C·I·B Core Team member, Brian van Wilgen, found that clearing efforts by the Working for Water programme have only reached about 14% of the estimated invaded area in South Africa, and that alien plant invasions continued to grow when assessed at a national scale.

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Read more about the article Alien scarlet bottlebrush makes itself at home on Devils Peak
Chelsey Matthys

Alien scarlet bottlebrush makes itself at home on Devils Peak

C∙I∙B student, Chelsey Matthys, and C∙I∙B Associate, Sjirk Geerts (based at Cape Peninsula University of Technology), together with colleagues documented the first detailed assessment of the distribution and invasive potential of scarlet bottlebrush (Melaleuca rugulosa) in South Africa.

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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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