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Molecular ecology of introduced species in South Africa : the bud gall-forming wasp Trichilogaster acaciaelongifoliae and the Argentine ant Linepithema humile
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbsoch University, 2008-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Introduced species displace native species and alter ecological communities, affect
agriculture as well as human health and are economically costly to eradicate. Long term
monitoring of introduced species ...
The ghost of introduction past : spatial and temporal variability in the genetic diversity of invasive smallmouth bass
(Wiley Open Access, 2018)
Understanding the demographic history of introduced populations is essential for
unravelling their invasive potential and adaptability to a novel environment. To this
end, levels of genetic diversity within the native ...
Biological invasions in South African National Parks
(AOSIS Publishing, 2017)
Objectives: A core objective in South African National Parks (SANParks) is biodiversity conservation and the maintenance of functional ecosystems, which is compromised by alien species invasions. The 2016 Alien and Invasive ...
Assessing the effectiveness of invasive alien plant management in a large fynbos protected area
(AOSIS Publishing, 2017)
Background: Concern has been expressed about the effectiveness of invasive alien plant (IAP)
control operations carried out by Working for Water (WfW). South African legislation now also
requires reporting on the ...
Grasses as invasive plants in South Africa revisited : patterns, pathways and management
(AOSIS Publishing, 2017)
Background: In many countries around the world, the most damaging invasive plant species are grasses. However, the status of grass invasions in South Africa has not been documented recently.
Objectives: To update Sue ...
The balance of trade in alien species between South Africa and the rest of Africa
(AOSIS Publishing, 2017)
Background: Alien organisms are not only introduced from one biogeographical region to
another but also spread within regions. As South Africa shares land borders with six countries,
multiple opportunities exist for the ...
Promise and challenges of risk assessment as an approach for preventing the arrival of harmful alien species
(AOSIS Publishing, 2017)
Background: Harmful alien species impose a growing environmental, economic and human well-being burden around the globe. A promising way to reduce the arrival of new species that may become harmful is to utilise pre-border ...
Recommendations for municipalities to become compliant with national legislation on biological invasions
(AOSIS Publishing, 2017)
Background: The South African National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (No. 10 of 2004) (NEM:BA) requires all Organs of State at all spheres of government to develop invasive species monitoring, control and ...
Assessing the status of biological control as a management tool for suppression of invasive alien plants in South Africa
(AOSIS Publishing, 2017)
Background: Biological control of invasive alien plants (IAPs) using introduced natural enemies contributes significantly to sustained, cost-effective management of natural resources in South Africa. The status of, and ...
A proposed national strategic framework for the management of Cactaceae in South Africa
(AOSIS Publishing, 2017)
Background: South Africa has a long history of managing biological invasions. The rapid increase in the scale and complexity of problems associated with invasions calls for new, more strategic management approaches. This ...