INVASIVE ALIENS
Learn about aliens in Jhb , Pta
The SA Green Industries Council ( Sagic ) is once again offering training in the identification and management of invasive alien species . The training is targeted at horticulturists , landscapers , landscape architects , conservationists , invasive species professionals , biocontrol officers , municipal parks department officials , estate agents , botanists , zoologists and passionate gardeners with a superb knowledge and interest in flora and fauna . Four modules are offered : ❑ Module 1 : Identification & Legislation : Learn to identify invasive species , categories and understand the legislation . ❑ Module 2 : Directives & Control Plans : Understanding declarations , permits , predirectives , directives and control plans . ❑ Module 3 : Theory :
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The use of biocontrol agents is a long-term project , and even though we might think no progress has been made in this struggle , a great deal of patience is required until positive results can be declared . The paper concludes that “ there is still a need to improve implementation and to better integrate biological control with other control methods . In order to maximise benefits from biological control , increased investment is required , particularly in implementation and postrelease evaluation , and in targeting new IAPs . “ Proposed targets for growth between 2017 and 2020 include an increase in
Herbicides & Control Methods : Introduction to herbicides and how to use them . ❑ Module 4 : Practical : Spraying Herbicides : A practical learning experience in the field with industry experts . Completion of Module 3 and Module 4 results in the issuance of an official Herbicide Operator ' s Certificate , but participants may choose the modules that they wish to attend . The training will be held in Johannesburg from 6 to 9 June and in Pretoria from 18 to 21 July . Times : 09h00 ~ 16h00 for Modules 1 , 2 & 3 and 09h00 ~ 14h00 for Module 4 . Cost per module is R912 . Contact Hazel or Kay at 011 723-9000 or download the forms atwww . invasives . org . - za / legislation / item / 936-sagicinvasive-species-training .
BIOCONTROL financial investment in research by 29 %, implementation by 28 % and massrearing by 68 %. Research capacity should increase by 29 %, implementation capacity by 63 % and mass-rearing capacity by 61 %. New research projects should be initiated on 12 new IAP targets , while post-release monitoring efforts should be expanded to another 31 IAPs .” ( Zachariades , C , Paterson , ID , Strathie , LW , Hill , MP & Van Wilgen , BW , 2017 , ' Assessing the status of biological control as a management tool for suppression of invasive alien plants in South Africa ', Bothalia 47 ( 2 ), a2142 . https :// doi . org / 10.4102 / abc . v47i2.2142 )
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