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Read more about the article River red gum in South Africa – towards a national management strategy
Invasion by river red gum along the Berg River (Hermon area, Western Cape). Photo credit: Graham Harding
2019 / News

River red gum in South Africa – towards a national management strategy

In a recent review published in the Transactions of the Royal Society of South Africa, a diverse team of researchers led by C·I·B postdoctoral fellow Heidi Hirsch compiled comprehensive information on the past and current status of river red gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehnh.) in South Africa.

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10 December 2019
Read more about the article The need for holistic approaches in alien tree management
The camphor tree (Cinnamomum camphora), which in South Africa is both a declared invader and a National Monument, is a good example of a conflict species. (Photo credit Brian van Wilgen)
2014 / News

The need for holistic approaches in alien tree management

Alien trees offer several benefits to the people of South Africa, often as welcoming features of gardens, parks and streets, and as sources of food and timber. Despite the benefits gained from alien trees, a small number of these trees can become invasive and can cause harm to the ecosystems they invade.

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24 February 2014