GVBCONSERVANCY
Company in South Africa
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This Junior LandCare project educates the youth on the importance of their fynbos, forests and renosterveld biomes â and how best to manage and look after them.
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A Fungus to Replace herbicide for Black wattle
Have you ever heard of a fungus that helps control invasive alien plants? Meet Cylindrobasidium torrendii, a naturally occurring fungus that could revolutionise black wattle treatment.
This tiny organism is helping manage areas of invasive species like Acacia mearnsii (black wattle).
Black wattle is a fast-growing, aggressive plant that spreads rapidly and outcompetes indigenous vegetation.
Black wattle disrupts ecosystems by consuming excess water and nutrients, displacing the indigenous flora.
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South Africa
September 10, 2024Have you ever heard of a fungus that helps control invasive alien plants? Meet Cylindrobasidium torrendii, a naturally occurring fungus that could revolutionise black wattle treatment.
This tiny organism is helping manage areas of invasive species like Acacia mearnsii (black wattle).
Black wattle is a fast-growing, aggressive plant that spreads rapidly and outcompetes indigenous vegetation.
Black wattle disrupts ecosystems by consuming excess water and nutrients, displacing the indigenous flora.
[...]
Profile last updated on September 6th, 2024