Challenges in invasive alien plant control in South Africa

Abstract
Working for Water owes much to the community of fynbos ecologists who were instrumental in putting forward an argument to government for its initiation in 1996.2 The 33rd Annual Fynbos Forum (attended by over 250 delegates at Cape St. Francis on 17–19 July 2012) included a plenary workshop on the effectiveness of Working for Water, and discussions on ways for the scientific community to assist in the identification and implementation of improvements. This brief report outlines the issues discussed, including the problems faced by Working for Water, and possible ways for the scientific community to assist in addressing them.
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CITATION: Van Wilgen, B. W. et al. 2012. Challenges in invasive alien plant control in South Africa. South African Journal of Science, 108(11/12), Art. #1445, doi:10.4102/sajs.v108i11/12.1445.
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Keywords
Invasive alien plant -- Biological control -- South Africa, Vegetation -- Restoration vegetation -- Maintenance, Ecosystem services -- South Africa, Invasive alien plant control -- Economical aspects
Citation
Van Wilgen, B. W. et al. 2012. Challenges in invasive alien plant control in South Africa. South African Journal of Science, 108(11/12), Art. #1445, doi:10.4102/sajs.v108i11/12.1445.