Use of non-timber forest products from invasive alien Prosopis species (mesquite) and native trees in South Africa: implications for management

Background Prosopis species have been introduced to many areas outside their native range to provide benefits to local communities. Several Prosopis species and their hybrids (hereafter “mesquite”) have, however, become naturalised and invasive and now generate substantial costs. Management options...

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Main Authors: Ross T Shackleton, David C Le Maitre, Brian W van Wilgen, David M Richardson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2015-05-01
Series:Forest Ecosystems
Online Access:http://www.forestecosyst.com/content/2/1/16