As part of the work to address the challenge of invasive alien plants and their impact on natural ecosystems and water source areas, Nedbank, in partnership with WWF South Africa, has launched a new, ...

In a water-scarce South Africa, alien plants drink up to 6% of our freshwater annually. A new technology now proves the massive water savings from clearing them, potentially turning a costly problem ...

Doing away with alien plants are Lindelani Zuke, Sfundo Shezi, Crispin Hemson, Ashraf Vahed (in front), Ntokozo Bhaca, Zukisani Ntshungula and Pia Kemble. Photo: Supplied A GROUP of public-spirited ...

The spread of species beyond their native habitat is a human-made environmental change on a global scale. Among vascular plants, over 16,000 species have now permanently settled in foreign countries.

Alien plants and animals cost Europe over $1.5 trillion in the last six decades, according to a new study, indicating the global economic impact of such species could be several times higher than ...

The Hindu’s weekly Science for All newsletter explains all things Science, without the jargon. The frozen Arctic—where trees cannot exist, but lichen thrives— presents one of the most iconic stories ...

Amelia Ruiz-Coogan explains why learning to tell the difference between weeds and wanted plants, and indigenous and alien species, matters, especially in threatened grassland areas.