South Africa Spends R1.5bn to Fight Alien Invasive Species

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Fighting alien invasive species cost the government R1.5bn between 2020-2022, with R10bn spent since 1995, which led to the creation of 825,000 jobs and the clearing of 3.6 million hectares of alien species. Alien invasive species in South Africa are competing with indigenous species for natural resources, disrupting ecosystems with ramifications for livelihoods, said Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Barbara Creecy.

Fighting alien invasive species cost the government R1.5bn between 2020-2022, with R10bn spent since 1995, which led to the creation of 825,000 jobs and the clearing of 3.6 million hectares of alien species.

Alien invasive species in South Africa are competing with indigenous species for natural resources, disrupting ecosystems with ramifications for livelihoods, said Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Barbara Creecy.

South Africa Alien Invasive Species Government Cost Jobs Ecosystems Minister Barbara Creecy

 

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