(par 5.3.2.2.1.2) Experts pin hopes on Brazilian bugs
Experts pin hopes on Brazilian bugs http://www.iol.co.za/scitech/science/environment/experts-pin-hopes-on-brazilian-bugs-1.1763973 October 13 2014 at 09:32am By Richard Davies Known to entomologists as Catorhintha schaffneri, the yellowish-brown insect, about half the size of a human thumb, feeds on Pereskia aculeata, a type of primitive cactus indigenous to South and Central America. Cape Town – Researchers on Friday released several […]
(par 5.3.2.2.1.2) Cape Nature – Alien vegetation management
Cape Nature – Alien vegetation management http://www.capenature.co.za/care-for-nature/conservation-in-action/integrated-catchment-management/alien-vegetation-management/ Invasive alien vegetation refers to plants brought to South Africa from other countries, both intentionally and unintentionally, that cause human, environmental or economic harm. Without natural enemies, these plants reproduce and spread rapidly, taking valuable water and space from our indigenous plants. Many alien plants consume more water than […]
(par 5.3.2.2.1.2) Alien invader laws kick in
Alien invader laws kick in http://www.iol.co.za/lifestyle/home-garden/garden/alien-invader-laws-kick-in-1562856 15 August 2013 at 12:52pm – LIFESTYLE/HOME-GARDEN/GARDEN/ Johannesburg – The government has published a set of regulations that affect gardeners and property owners across the country. The regulations are related to the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004) and contain lists of invasive species that […]