In South Africa, the regulation of alien invasive species is primarily governed by the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (NEMBA). This act, along with the Alien and Invasive Species Regulations, 2014, provides the framework for controlling the spread and management of these species. NEMBA mandates that land users have a responsibility to control or eradicate certain…
CapeNature is a government entity responsible for managing and maintaining 31 nature reserve complexes comprising 112 nature reserves, of which 106 are terrestrial and six are marine protected areas, totalling 828 506 ha in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. CapeNature offers a variety of eco-tourism products at 25 of its nature reserves. As…
CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) is an international agreement between governments. Its aim is to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten the survival of the species. How CITES works CITES works by subjecting international trade in specimens of selected…