IMPACTS OF INVASIVE ALIEN TREES

Invasive alien plants are a significant environmental problem in South Africa’s terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems (Richardson et al., 1997). Alien trees and shrubs increase above-ground biomass and evapotranspiration and thereby decrease both surface water runoff and groundwater recharge (Görgens and Van Wilgen, 2004).

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IRISH AID SEMINAR

Irish Aid study fellows for the year 2017/2018 had their last gathering on the 16th of April 2018, at the Iveagh House foreign affairs and trade in Dublin. The function was blessed by the presence of the Minister of state Mr. Ciaran Cannon who highlighted on the importance of quality education.  Siyabonga Mathebula had an opportunity to make a  presentation about the importance of his home-based research, looking at the challenges facing South African aquifers in the western cape and his experiences of studying and living in Ireland.

IRISH AID SEMINAR