Invasive Species Workshop: Management of Alien & Indigenous Plants
8th July 2016
Wilderness Hotel Resort and Spa, Wilderness, Western Cape, South Africa
Preliminary Programme
Session One: Welcome & Overview
- 08h30-08h40: Welcome
- 08h40-09h40: Introduction & Ecological Considerations
- 09h40-10h10: Overview of Invasive Plants in South Africa
- 10h10-10h30: Tea Break
Session Two: Veld Management With Regard To Invasive Plants In Rangelands
- 10h30-11h00: Invasive Plant Management in the Savanna Biome
- 11h00-11h30: Invasive Plant Management in the Grassland Biome
- 11h30-12h00: Invasive Plant Management in the Karoo Biome
- 12h00-12h20: Panel Discussion
- 12h20-13h20: Lunch
Session Three: Control Strategies
- 13h20-13h50: Strategies for Invasive Plant Control
- 13h50-14h20: Physical (Mechanical) Control
- 14h20-14h50: Chemical Control
- 14h50-15h20: Biological Control
- 15h20-15h40: Panel Discussion
- 15h40-16h00: Conclusion & Closing
Registration and contact details
To register, complete the registration form (attached below) or contact Freyni du Toit on admin@grassland.org.za, 049 842 4335 or 083 256 7202.