Invasives ZA

All about invasive species in South Africa...

[Invasive Species Ctr @InvSp]

Today is Endangered Species Day | We're celebrating, learning about, and taking action to protect threatened and endangered species - and one major way to do this is to slow the spread of invasive species. Learn what you can do to help prevent the spread: https://t.co/btj4t1mbGQ

[Int'l Conf. AIS @ICAISorg]

Save the dates! We are pleased to announce that next International Conference on Aquatic Invasive Species will take place from August 23 – 27th, 2026 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. We look forward to seeing you there!

[Rand Water @Rand_Water]

🚨IMPORTANT NOTICE🚨

This season, Rand Water and @SAGIC_Info undertake to not only attempt to reduce the spike in water use in spring and summer, but also to encourage the responsible and judicious use of water.

#RandWater #RW120YearsofExcellence #WaterWise #GreenIndustry [NS]

[UN Biodiversity @UNBiodiversity]

#InvasiveAlienSpecies cause substantial environmental and economic damages, increasing global homogenization of #biodiversity.

Their negative effects are exacerbated by:

🌡#ClimateChange
🏭Pollution
🌳Habitat loss
🏗Human-induced disturbance

➡️ https://t.co/Veo58ePYCU

[Invasive Species Council @ISCAustralia]

“There’s broad acceptance of the sad reality that urgent & humane measures are needed to cull the horses or theyll destroy the Snowies & native wildlife will die.
We have a choice to make between feral horses or a thriving national park. We cant have both”
https://t.co/ujKwmzBI6y

[Invasive Species Council @ISCAustralia]

The feral deer population is booming in Tasmania, growing >11% annually, & is a huge threat to the World Heritage Wilderness.
Have a listen to Dr Tiana Pirtle & @JackEGough on ABC discuss why the Tassie govt needs to change tactics in dealing with them. https://t.co/zmmfOJSAVt

[WESSA Eastern Cape Region @WESSAEastCape]

WESSA Algoa Bay Branch will be hosting the first regular monthly alien clearing of this new year at Sardinia Bay on Saturday 11 February 2023 from 09:00 to 11:00. Contact Gisela for more information on 073 124 2045

[WA Feral Cat Working Group @WAFCWG]

Only two weeks until the WA Feral Cat Symposium 2! Join us as we delve deeper into the latest research, control strategies, and advancements in feral cat management.

Registrations closing next Tuesday, Get your tickets here https://t.co/CwIuNmjil7

#Environment #Biodiversity

[Gill Basnett @Gbutterfly19]

Registrations for the @WAFCWG Feral Cat Symposium close on the 7th Feb! Get in while there are still tickets. It is a packet agenda on a wide range of #feralcat research and projects.

[Invasives ZA @InvasivesZA]

Feral Deer are a problem across South Africa...

[@TSCommissioner @TSCommissioner]

Australia’s feral deer problem is increasing.

A National Feral Deer Action Plan has been drafted and the working group is now asking for feedback.

Send your feedback by Monday 20 March 2023. Check out the draft plan here: https://t.co/f0vU3WXda7

[WOF-Kishugu JV @wo_fire]

The Roodeplaat Nature Reserve team in Gauteng is removing the alien plant Campuloclinium macrocephalum, popularly known as the Pompom weed.
Pompom weed fuels fires during the fire season and removing it minimises the risk. #ProtectingTheEnvrionment
#SavingLives

[WOF-Kishugu JV @wo_fire]

Working on Fire's Vaal Marina team in Gauteng is trimming tree branches in Vaal Marina.
The tree branches that are too close & hanging to your property pose a fire hazard.
A fuel load reduction is vital to mitigate fire risk.
#ProtectingTheEnvironment
#SavingLives

[Global Cruise Activist Network @CruiseNetwork]

Protect Acadia (Bar Harbor, Maine) from Cruise Ships

Residents voted to limit cruise ship visits. Cruise industry allies are suing in US federal court to block community law. Precedent setting for other communities in US. Details at GoFundMe link
https://t.co/HAo4B5yV3N

[IPPC | International Plant Protection Convention @ippcnews]

🤔 What are the consequences of plant pests and diseases?

📽️ @FAO's Goodwill Ambassador, Diarmuid Gavin @DiarmuidDesigns, explains some of the many negative impacts plant pests and diseases have on #FoodSecurity and livelihoods. 🚫🪳🌾🦠

[SA Biodiversity @SANBI_ZA]

Two-year Groen Sebenza internship programme. The aim is to recruit more than 1000 unemployed graduates and place them in different organisations where they will be mentored to further develop their competence. See how to apply: https://t.co/G81w4wpZiD

[Josie South @josie_south]

Invasive #crayfish cause high fishery damage costs @takuu1945 designed a novel mitigation approach to save fishers between $0.87-7 a day in Lake Kariba

(no7)
https://t.co/nLCLOPTxqA

@TatendaDalu @wateratleeds @NRF_SAIAB @ruffordgrants @Invasivesnet @InvasionScience

[Centre for Invasive Species Solutions @CentreInvasives]

The Centre is proud to sponsor the second Feral Cat Symposium being held in Perth at the University of Western Australia from 13th-15th February 2023.

Tickets and more information >>> https://t.co/GoUsdfl3Yw

#feralcats #feralcatcontrol #feralcatsymposium #invasivespecies

[CCIS @CanadaInvasives]

This floofy guy is ready for a winter walk! ❄️
Help your dog prevent the spread of #invasivespecies by removing burrs, plant parts, and mud after your walks. #PlayCleanGo
Find 3 tips to prevent and remove burrs from your dogs fur: https://t.co/zv93Y0Ixrr

[EMAPI 2023 @emapi2023]

You can now add the EMAPI 2023 Conference to your agenda! Join us in Pucón, Chile.