And a river runs through it
What would researchers at the Centre for Invasion Biology and students of the UCT’s new Environmental Humanities MPhil course have to say to each other?
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25 May 2015
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)
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
