Tag: invasive plants
Impact of harmful Palmer amaranth on maize, cotton, soya bean and...
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes
Since Palmer amaranth was first discovered in the Douglas district in the Northern Cape early in 2018, the SAHRI...
Chicory: Deeply rooted in South African soil
Estimated reading time: 9 minutes
Cultivated since the late 1800s in the Eastern Cape, chicory serves a niche market in South Africa. Chicory was...
Bush encroachment: An enemy that must be controlled
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Bush encroachment on natural habitats is a global challenge. Experts believe that, next to Australia, South Africa is the...
Old man saltbush: Invader or useful livestock feed?
Old man saltbush (Atriplex nummularia) is a well-known sight in South Africa and this hardy plant with its ability to tolerate high salinity and...
Invasive plants and soil health
Invasive plant species are those that have been introduced into a specific area, and that displace and outcompete indigenous species or negatively influence the...
Obligations regarding activities involving an alien or invasive species
The Alien and Invasive Species Regulations (the Regulations) were published on 1 August 2014 (GN R598 in GG 37885 of 1 August 2014, with...
Simple strategies for restoring productive veld
Each year,
clearing invasive alien plants costs South African farmers thousands. Not only
do these plants threaten the productivity of veld for grazing, but they also
use...
The benefits of clearing invasive alien plants
Water shortages, loss of arable land, worsening veld fires, declining grazing quality, and lower cash crop yields all have one thing in common: invasive...
Invasive alien plants and their impact on wetlands
Invasive alien plants multiply rapidly once they are established in an area, which increases clearing costs and compounds adverse effects on the environment. These...
The ins and outs of invasive plant management
The use of integrated pest management (IPM) concerning invasive plants is a much more effective option than the exclusive use of pesticides. An IPM...
