There is always some confusion as to which lantanas are invasive aliens and which may be safely grown in South Africa. I did some research and hope the following will help to clarify the matter. Indigenous lantana The most commonly known of our indigenous lantanas is Lantana Rugosa, a straggly shrublet with small mauve florets. [...]
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Non-Native Revisited?
The recent field of invasion biology faces a new challenge as 19 eminent ecologists issue a call to “end the bias against non-native species” in the journal, Nature. Often called aliens, hitchhikers or invasives, non-native species could just as easily be coined “abductees” whose transport links to activities by humans, some scientists say.
Biochar versus aliens…
A sustainable energy manager I know just came across another report on some of the findings from Stonelaws Farm in Scotland where the benefits of biochar are currently being assessed. For those of you who haven’t heard of it, biochar is plant waste which is heated at very high temperature in an oxygen free environment so that it does [...]
Green happenings in Durban this weekend…
Saturday 11 June: ‘Show your love to the mangrove!’ Picnic at Green Hub Book your picnic basket at The Fat Croissant Café and come discover a hidden treasure of Durban… · 10h00 Coffee and presentation of green hub project at Alliance Francaise · 11h00 Departure to Green Hub: Cycle ride (bring your bike or rent [...]
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