Harmful invasive alien species compete with indigenous species for resources (i.e. water, food, space), or cause genetic contamination through interbreeding. Dense stands of invasive alien plants pose a fire risk and thereby threaten properties and livelihoods.
The European paper wasp (Polistes dominula) and the German wasp or yellow-jacket (Vespula germanica) have found the Cape Metro and Boland to be ideal habitat suited for their expansion.
Invasive Alien Velgetation
The Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act, Act 43 of 1983 and the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, Act 10 of 2004 places the onus on landowners to control invasive alien species on their land. How to identify and remove invasive alien vegetation commenly found in Llandudno:
INVASIVE ALIEN VEGETATION V4 0.pdf
Invasive Euoropean and German Wasps
The European paper wasp (Polistes dominula) and the German wasp or yellow-jacket (Vespula germanica) have found the Cape Metro and Boland to be ideal habitat suited for their expansion.
Wasp Press Release – Final – March 2014.pdf
Resources
City of Cape Town Website
South African National Bioversity Institute Website
