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100 trees to be planted in Diepsloot park for international day of forests
One hundred trees are to be planted at Diepsloot Memorial Park on Friday to mark the International Day of Forests (IDF), ...
South Africa’s famous fynbos must be preserved – but burning invasive plants on site isn’t the best strategy
In South Africa’s Western Cape, a common feature of clearing efforts is the “stack burning” method. This is where invasive ...
Growing more than trees: Forestry’s role in food security and livelihoods
INTERNATIONAL Day of Forests (March 21) highlights the vital role that both indigenous and planted forests play in sowing the ...
Lost fynbos seeds from underground 'time capsules' in South Africa can grow again, study finds
Underground seed banks in South Africa that date back over 130 years have been found to contain fynbos seeds that are alive.
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Fighting back against invasive alien plants – bugweed trees threatening South Africa’s biodiversity
Invasive bugweed are spreading rapidly in Melville and the Koppies, threatening local biodiversity, however Wendy Carstens advises fighting to eradicate these alien invaders and preserving the ...