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Book SynopsisThis open access volume presents a comprehensive account of all aspects of biological invasions in South Africa, where research has been conducted over more than three decades, and where bold initiatives have been implemented in attempts to control invasions and to reduce their ecological, economic and social effects. It covers a broad range of themes, including history, policy development and implementation, the status of invasions of animals and plants in terrestrial, marine and freshwater environments, the development of a robust ecological theory around biological invasions, the effectiveness of management interventions, and scenarios for the future. The South African situation stands out because of the remarkable diversity of the country, and the wide range of problems encountered in its varied ecosystems, which has resulted in a disproportionate investment into both research and management. The South African experience holds many lessons for other parts of the world, and this book should be of immense value to researchers, students, managers, and policy-makers who deal with biological invasions and ecosystem management and conservation in most other regions.
Trade Review“This resource will be valuable both to seasoned practitioners or academic researchers as well as to students just embarking on their careers. … Biological Invasions in South Africa will be seen as a pivotal milestone on the path to achieving these positive outcomes.” (Philip E. Hulme, South African Journal of Science, Vol. 117 (1-2), 2021)
Table of ContentsPART 1 BACKGROUND
1. Biological invasions in South Africa: An overview
Brian W. van Wilgen, G. John Measey, David M. Richardson, John R. Wilson and Tsungai A. Zengeya
2. A brief, selective history of researchers and research initiatives related to biological invasions in South Africa
Brian W. van Wilgen
PART 2 BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA
3. The biogeography of South African terrestrial plant invasions
David M. Richardson, Llewellyn C. Foxcroft, Guillaume Latombe, David C. Le Maitre, Mathieu Rouget and John R. Wilson
4. Invasive alien aquatic plants in freshwater ecosystems
Martin P. Hill, Julie A. Coetzee, Grant D. Martin, Rosali Smith and Emily F. Strange
5. Terrestrial Vertebrate Invasions in South Africa
G. John Measey, Cang Hui and Michael Somers
6. Alien freshwater fauna in South Africa
Olaf L.F. Weyl, Bruce Ellender, Ryan J Wassermann, Marliese Truter, Tatenda Dalu, Tsungai A. Zengeya and Nico J. Smit
7. Alien terrestrial invertebrates in South Africa
Charlene Janion-Scheepers and Charles L. Griffiths
8. Biological invasions in South Africa’s offshore sub-Antarctic territories
Michelle Greve, Charles Eric Otto von der Meden, and Charlene Janion-Scheepers
9. Coastal invasions: The South African context
Tamara B. Robinson, Koebraa Peters and Ben Brooker
10. Pathogens of vertebrate animals as invasive species: Insights from South Africa
Lesley van Helden, Paul D. van Helden and Christina Meiring
11. Biological invasions in South Africa’s urban ecosystems: Patterns, processes, impacts and management
Luke J. Potgieter, Errol Douwes, Mirijam Gaertner, G. John Measey, Trudy Paap and David M. Richardson
PART 3 DRIVERS OF INVASION
12. South Africa’s pathways of introduction and dispersal and how they have changed over time
Katelyn T. Faulkner, Amy Burness, Marcus Byrne, Sabrina Kumschick, Koebraa Peters, Mark P. Robertson, Davina L. Saccaggi, Olaf L. F. Weyl and Vivienne Williams
13. The role of environmental factors in promoting and limiting biological invasions in South Africa
John R. Wilson, Llewellyn C. Foxcroft, Sjirk Geerts, M. Timm Hoffman, Sandra MacFadyen, G. John Measey, Anthony Mills, David M. Richardson, Mark P. Robertson and Brian W. van Wilgen
14. Biotic interactions as mediators of biological invasions: Insights from South Africa
Johannes J. Le Roux, Susanna Clusella-Trullas, Thabiso M. Mokotjomela, Mario Mairal, David M. Richardson, Lisa Skein, John R. Wilson, Olaf L.F. Weyl and Sjirk Geerts
PART 4 IMPACTS OF INVASION
15. Impacts of invasions on terrestrial water resources in South Africa
David C. Le Maitre, James N. Blignaut, Alistair Clulow, Sebinasi Dzikiti, Colin S. Everson, Andre H. M. Görgens and Mark B. Gush
16. The impact of invasive alien plants on rangelands in South Africa
Timothy O’Connor and Brian W. van Wilgen
17. An evaluation of the impacts of alien species on biodiversity in South Africa using different methods
Tsungai A. Zengeya, Sabrina Kumschick, Olaf L. F. Weyl and Brian W. van Wilgen
PART 5 MANAGEMENT OF INVASIONS
18. Biological invasion policy and legislation development and implementation in South Africa
Peter Lukey and Jenny Hall
19. More than a century of biological control against invasive alien plants in South Africa: a synoptic view of what has been accomplished
Martin P. Hill, Vincent C. Moran, John H. Hoffmann, Stefan Neser, Helmuth G. Zimmermann, David O. Simelane, Hildegard Klein, Costas Zachariades, Alan R. Wood, Marcus J. Byrne, Iain D. Paterson, Grant D. Martin and Julie A. Coetzee
20. Analysing the risks posed by biological invasions to South Africa
Sabrina Kumschick, Llewellyn C. Foxcroft and John R. Wilson
21. The extent and effectiveness of alien plant control projects in South Africa
Brian W. van Wilgen, John R. Wilson, Andrew Wannenburgh and Llewellyn C. Foxcroft
22. Experience and lessons from alien and invasive animal control projects carried out in South Africa
Sarah J. Davies, Martine Jordaan, Minette Karsten, John. S. Terblanche, Andrew Turner, Nicola J. van Wilgen, Ruan Veldtman, Tsungai A. Zengeya and G. John Measey
23. Biological invasions and ecological restoration in South Africa
Patricia M. Holmes, Karen J. Esler, Mirijam Gaertner, Sjirk Geerts, Stuart A. Hall, Mlungele M. Nsikani, David M. Richardson and Sheunesu Ruwanza
24. The social dimensions of biological invasions in South Africa
Ross T. Shackleton, Ana Novoa, Charlie M. Shackleton and Christian A. Kull
25. Education, training and capacity building in the field of biological invasions in South Africa
Marcus J. Byrne, Dorette du Plessis, Philip J, Ivey, G. John Measey, Mark P. Robertson, Tamara B. Robinson and Kim N. Weaver.
PART 6 NEW INSIGHTS
26. South Africa as a donor of naturalized and invasive alien plants to other parts of the world
Petr Pyšek, Jan Pergl, Mark van Kleunen, Wayne Dawson, Franz Essl, Holger Kreft, Patrick Weigelt, John R. Wilson, Marten Winter and David M. Richardson
27. South Africa as a donor of alien animals
G. John Measey, Tamara B. Robinson, Natasha Kruger, Tsungai A. Zengeya and Brett Hurley
28. Knowing-doing continuum or knowing-doing gap? Transferring research results to managers of biological invasions in South Africa.
Llewellyn C. Foxcroft, Brian W. van Wilgen, Brent Abrahams, Karen J. Eslar and Andrew Wannenburgh
29. Biological invasions as a component of South Africa’s global change research effort
Nicola J. van Wilgen, Brian W. van Wilgen and Guy F. Midgley
30. South Africa’s Centre for Invasion Biology: An experiment in invasion science for society
David M. Richardson, Brent Abrahams, Nelius Boshoff, Sarah J. Davies, G. John Measey and Brian W. van Wilgen
PART 7 THE WAY FORWARD
31. Potential futures of biological invasions in South Africa
John R. Wilson, G. John Measey, David M. Richardson, Brian W. van Wilgen, and Tsungai A. Zengeya
