The invasion of natural ecosystems by alien plants is a serious environmental problem that
threatens the sustainable use of benefits derived from such ecosytems. Most past studies in …

Alien conifers, mainly pines, have been planted in South Africa for a range of purposes for
over 300 years. Formal plantations cover 660 000 ha of the country, and invasive stands of …

This open access volume presents a comprehensive account of all aspects of biological
invasions in South Africa, where research has been conducted over more than three …

This book assembles detailed information on the components of the invasive-species
problem from the USA, British Isles, Australia, South Africa, India and Brazil. Data provided …

One of the most insidious threats to fish conservation around the world is deliberate or
accidental introduction of fish species. The impact of alien invasive sport fish is for the most …

The history of conifers introduced earlier elsewhere in the southern hemisphere suggests
that recent invasions in Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Uruguay are likely to increase in number …

Biological invaders represent one of the primary threats to the maintenance of global
biodiversity, human health, and the success of human economic enterprises. The continuing …

Background: This paper reviewed the benefits and negative impacts of alien species that are
currently listed in the Alien and Invasive Species Regulations of the National Environmental …

Natural areas are becoming increasingly fragmented and embedded in an urban matrix.
Natural and semi-natural areas at the urban/wildland interface are threatened by a variety of …

Thousands of plant species have been introduced, intentionally and accidentally, to South
Africa from many parts of the world. Alien plants are now conspicuous features of many …