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.
In a paper recently published in the American Journal of Botany, C·I·B postdoctoral fellow Heidi Hirsch and co-workers highlighted the very complex introduction history of the invasive tree Silver wattle (Acacia dealbata) in South Africa.
In a recent paper published in the journal Tree Genetics & Genomes, C·I·B post-doctoral associate, Heidi Hirsch, and co-authors investigated the genetic structure among the native populations of the Australian tree Acacia dealbata, commonly known as silver wattle.
Factors related to human safety and security are most important when prioritising areas for invasive alien plant (IAP) management across the Cape Town metro.
Invasive alien plants (IAPs) and their management are perceived both negatively and positively by urban residents, but these perceptions are shaped by individuals’ socio-demographic characteristics.