An investigation into the problems of ineffective control of invasive plants in selected areas of South Africa : a case study of Campuloclinium macrocephalum (pompom weed)

Interference of natural environment by invasive plants is a global concern. In South Africa and in particular Gauteng Province, interference of natural land by invasive plants that originated from other countries has been an endemic problem. These invasive plants pose a threat to biodiversity as a r...

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Main Author:	Mashiloane, William Tlokotse
Other Authors:	Awofolu, Omotayo Rafiu
Format:	Others
Language:	en
Published:	2013
Subjects:	Campuloclinium macrocephalum Pompom weed Invasive plants Ineffective control South Africa 581.620968 Compositae > Control > South Africa > Evaluation > Case studies Invasive plants > Control > South Africa > Evaluation > Case studies Weeds > Control > South Africa > Evaluation > Case studies Grassland conservation > South Africa > Evaluation > Case studies Campuloclinium macrocephalum > Control > South Africa > Evaluation > Case studies
Online Access:	Mashiloane, William Tlokotse (2011) An investigation into the problems of ineffective control of invasive plants in selected areas of South Africa : a case study of Campuloclinium macrocephalum (pompom weed), University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/8764> http://hdl.handle.net/10500/8764

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spelling	ndltd-netd.ac.za-oai-union.ndltd.org-unisa-oai-uir.unisa.ac.za-10500-87642018-11-19T17:14:27Z An investigation into the problems of ineffective control of invasive plants in selected areas of South Africa : a case study of Campuloclinium macrocephalum (pompom weed) Mashiloane, William Tlokotse Awofolu, Omotayo Rafiu Rampedi, Isaac Tebogo Campuloclinium macrocephalum Pompom weed Invasive plants Ineffective control South Africa 581.620968 Compositae -- Control -- South Africa -- Evaluation -- Case studies Invasive plants -- Control -- South Africa -- Evaluation -- Case studies Weeds -- Control -- South Africa -- Evaluation -- Case studies Grassland conservation -- South Africa -- Evaluation -- Case studies Campuloclinium macrocephalum -- Control -- South Africa -- Evaluation -- Case studies Interference of natural environment by invasive plants is a global concern. In South Africa and in particular Gauteng Province, interference of natural land by invasive plants that originated from other countries has been an endemic problem. These invasive plants pose a threat to biodiversity as a result of its wild and wide dispersion rate where it spreads into neighbouring Provinces such as Mpumalanga, Limpopo, North West and the Free State. Pompom weed is aggressive to control and can spread by means of both wind and water. This research project investigates problems associated with ineffective control of invasive plants in general and pompom weed in particular. State organs, Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and farming communities were identified as relevant respondents in this study. Three hundred (300) validated questionnaires were distributed to these stakeholders and 286 were adequately completed and received. These were analysed and the data interpreted. Results obtained showed that lack of coordination and teamwork from all stakeholders are responsible for ineffective control of invasive plants in the country. The use of biological control was recommended for the control and eradication of the invasive plants. Environmental Sciences M.A. (Environmental Management) 2013-03-08T05:56:36Z 2013-03-08T05:56:36Z 2011-09 Dissertation Mashiloane, William Tlokotse (2011) An investigation into the problems of ineffective control of invasive plants in selected areas of South Africa : a case study of Campuloclinium macrocephalum (pompom weed), University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/8764> http://hdl.handle.net/10500/8764 en University of South Africa 1 online resource (160 leaves) : col. ill., col. maps
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topic	Campuloclinium macrocephalum Pompom weed Invasive plants Ineffective control South Africa 581.620968 Compositae -- Control -- South Africa -- Evaluation -- Case studies Invasive plants -- Control -- South Africa -- Evaluation -- Case studies Weeds -- Control -- South Africa -- Evaluation -- Case studies Grassland conservation -- South Africa -- Evaluation -- Case studies Campuloclinium macrocephalum -- Control -- South Africa -- Evaluation -- Case studies
spellingShingle	Campuloclinium macrocephalum Pompom weed Invasive plants Ineffective control South Africa 581.620968 Compositae -- Control -- South Africa -- Evaluation -- Case studies Invasive plants -- Control -- South Africa -- Evaluation -- Case studies Weeds -- Control -- South Africa -- Evaluation -- Case studies Grassland conservation -- South Africa -- Evaluation -- Case studies Campuloclinium macrocephalum -- Control -- South Africa -- Evaluation -- Case studies Mashiloane, William Tlokotse An investigation into the problems of ineffective control of invasive plants in selected areas of South Africa : a case study of Campuloclinium macrocephalum (pompom weed)
description	Interference of natural environment by invasive plants is a global concern. In South Africa and in particular Gauteng Province, interference of natural land by invasive plants that originated from other countries has been an endemic problem. These invasive plants pose a threat to biodiversity as a result of its wild and wide dispersion rate where it spreads into neighbouring Provinces such as Mpumalanga, Limpopo, North West and the Free State. Pompom weed is aggressive to control and can spread by means of both wind and water. This research project investigates problems associated with ineffective control of invasive plants in general and pompom weed in particular. State organs, Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and farming communities were identified as relevant respondents in this study. Three hundred (300) validated questionnaires were distributed to these stakeholders and 286 were adequately completed and received. These were analysed and the data interpreted. Results obtained showed that lack of coordination and teamwork from all stakeholders are responsible for ineffective control of invasive plants in the country. The use of biological control was recommended for the control and eradication of the invasive plants. === Environmental Sciences === M.A. (Environmental Management)
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title	An investigation into the problems of ineffective control of invasive plants in selected areas of South Africa : a case study of Campuloclinium macrocephalum (pompom weed)
title_short	An investigation into the problems of ineffective control of invasive plants in selected areas of South Africa : a case study of Campuloclinium macrocephalum (pompom weed)
title_full	An investigation into the problems of ineffective control of invasive plants in selected areas of South Africa : a case study of Campuloclinium macrocephalum (pompom weed)
title_fullStr	An investigation into the problems of ineffective control of invasive plants in selected areas of South Africa : a case study of Campuloclinium macrocephalum (pompom weed)
title_full_unstemmed	An investigation into the problems of ineffective control of invasive plants in selected areas of South Africa : a case study of Campuloclinium macrocephalum (pompom weed)
title_sort	investigation into the problems of ineffective control of invasive plants in selected areas of south africa : a case study of campuloclinium macrocephalum (pompom weed)
publishDate	2013
url	Mashiloane, William Tlokotse (2011) An investigation into the problems of ineffective control of invasive plants in selected areas of South Africa : a case study of Campuloclinium macrocephalum (pompom weed), University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/8764> http://hdl.handle.net/10500/8764
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An investigation into the problems of ineffective control of invasive plants in selected areas of South Africa : a case study of Campuloclinium macrocephalum (pompom weed)

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