Controlling Terrestrial Invasives in the City of Cape Town
Terrestrial invasive plants refer to plants that invade terrestrial ecosystems such as mountains forests, or landscapes.
Cape Town is situated in the heart of one of the world’s biodiversity "hotspots", the Cape Floristic Region, known for its extraordinarily high diversity and endemism. The two greatest threats to this unique biodiversity of Cape Town are urban sprawl and alien plant invasions. Invasive plants not only displace indigenous plants, they also alter the habitat for wildlife, and impact negatively on ecosystems on which people, plants and animals depend on for their existence and well-being.
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Guidelines for handling invasive plant material after clearing
12 October 2015
The plant material produced as a result of clearing invasive plant infestations poses a severe fire hazard if not handled correctly. These guidelines are intended to assist landowners to avoid the...
Invasive Species Week spreads word to property owners to nip invaders in the bud
12 October 2015
MEDIA RELEASE : 11 October 2015 During Invasive Species Week, property owners will have the opportunity to learn about their role in the management of invasive plants as well as the impact of such...
City of Cape Town requests property owners to control invasive species
9 October 2015
In the countdown to National Invasive Species Week (10-17 October, 2015), the City is asking residents to control invasive plants on their properties. This year’s fire season is only months away, and...