All lovers of the environment are invited to the Grey Dam tomorrow, 17 May, at 9.30am for another "hack attack" on wattle and eucalyptus in that area.
All lovers of the environment are invited to the Grey Dam tomorrow, 17 May, at 9.30am for another "hack attack" on wattle and eucalyptus in that area.
Organised by Este Coetzee and Don Hendry and sponsored by the Kowie Catchment Campaign (KCC), tomorrow's battle against alien invading species will once again be led by the young InterActers.
The InterActers removed around 5 000 wattles and Port Jackson willows during their last hack attack.
Volunteers will learn what alien invader plant species look like, and why and how they must be removed.
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), invading alien plants waste 7% of South Africa’s water resources.
On the FAO's website, fao.org, they claim that alien plant species "reduce the ability to farm; intensify flooding and fires; cause erosion, destruction of rivers, siltation of dams and estuaries, and poor water quality; and can cause a mass extinction of indigenous plants and animals.
"The cost of controlling invading alien plants in South Africa is estimated at R600m a year over 20 years. If these plants are left uncontrolled, the problem will double within 15 years."
Bring snacks and cool drinks, and possibly a picnic lunch for afterwards.
Gloves and a hat are also recommended.
