Transcript Impacts of Invasive Alien Plants

Invasive Alien Species
Programme
Ezemvelo
23 July 2015
By: Z. Jele
VISION OF IAS PROGRAMME
All PAs & priority areas at
maintenance level, at the same
time providing economic
benefits to communities
surrounding the park
Efforts
Efforts in the last 5-10 years;
• 10 District Municipality
• 3 Regions
• 57 Protected areas
• Ukhahlamba 26, Coast 17, Zululand 14
Efforts in the next 5 years;
• Areas that have been cleared
• Priority initial areas
• Areas of high conservation value
Mandate and Objectives
• IAS pose a threat to biodiversity
• Failure to address problem will cause loss of
numerous species and genetic resources
• The objectives are to maintain biological diversity and
enhance the ecological integrity of the natural ecosystem
Focus
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IAP clearing (mainly inside PA’s)
Employment
Training
Awareness
Factors determining focus
(Work and Expenditure)
• Biodiversity or ecological impact
• Pressure from existing alien plants
• Treats from emerging plants or
new infestations
• Feasibility of control (Terrain, access)
• Funders requirements (EPWP)
• Tourism (camps)
Thank you