ON AUGUST 19, the KwaThoyana Conservancy staff attended a training session in Kloof to learn about the negative impact of alien invasive plants on the environment and how to manage the problem.

KwaThoyana Conservancy is in the southwest of Amanzimtoti in Ward 105, and the training for the 17 environmental ambassadors was hosted by the Kloof Conservancy. Kloof Conservancy chairperson Paolo Candotti said by attending the course, the participants are better able to understand the negative impact of alien invasive plants on biodiversity.

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“They now will be better able to identify the most problematic species and hopefully equip themselves to help control and/or eradicate alien invasive plants and improve our environment,” said Candotti.

The group learnt some basic information and understanding of herbicides, the negative impact of alien invasive plants and the applicable legislation. They also learnt about its identification and control methods. The Kloof Conservancy periodically holds the training sessions, and for more information, an email can be sent to info@kloofconservancy.org.za.

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