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South Africa's famous fynbos must be preserved—but burning invasive plants on site isn't the best strategy

Invasive plants and trees were introduced to South Africa from as early as the 17th century for a range of commercial, subsistence and ornamental uses. Today, every area of the country has been ...
The Conversation

Lost fynbos seeds from underground ‘time capsules’ in South Africa can grow again – new study

Karen Joan Esler receives funding from the Centre for Invasion Biology, the Water Research Commission and Anglo American (Anglo American Nature Positive Grant). Tony Rebelo received funding from IUCN ...
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South Africa's Fynbos and Succulent Karoo Biomes are hotspots of monkey beetle diversity. (IMAGE)

South Africa's Fynbos and Succulent Karoo Biomes are hotspots of monkey beetle diversity. These beetles are important pollinators of endemic flowers in South Africa and play an important role in ...
The Conversation

South Africa’s famous fynbos must be preserved – but burning invasive plants on site isn’t the best strategy

Mlungele M. Nsikani receives funding from the South African National Biodiversity Institute. He is affiliated with the Society for Ecological Restoration. Invasive plants and trees were introduced to ...