The WEEDS RESEARCH PROGRAMME is responsible for research on the ecology and control of invasive alien plants in South Africa. Our emphasis is on non-native problem plants in conservation and pasture situations, as well as non-native aquatic weeds. Crop weeds do not normally fall within our research field.
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INVASIVE ALIEN PLANTS (IAPs) IN SOUTH AFRICA
What are invasive alien plants (IAPs)?
Geographical distribution of IAPs in southern Africa (SAPIA)
Legal obligations regarding invasive alien plants in South Africa
Management of invasive alien plants
SPECIFIC INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES AND THEIR CONTROL
Select according to botanical names
Select according to common names
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Silky Hakea
One-page fact sheets and brochures on invasive alien plants
Terrestrial plants
Brochures/Fact sheets on weed biocontrol agents per target weed
Newsletters
Plant Protection News
SAPIA News
Progress Reports
Weeds Research Division Progress Report 2017/2018
Weeds Research Division Progress Report 2018/2021
OTHER SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND USEFUL LINKS
STAFF AND THEIR RESEARCH FIELDS
FACT SHEETS on INVASIVE ALIEN PLANTS AND THEIR BIOLOGICAL CONTROL AGENTS sponsored by the Working for Water Programme
