Experience and lessons from alien and invasive animal control projects in South Africa

摘要: South Africa has a rich history of managing invasive alien animal populations. This chapter explores examples control projects, their resourcing and degree success or failure. Out 1023 species present in Africa, 80 are designated for compulsory eradication national legislation, 24 currently being controlled with the aim containment. Only two have been successfully eradicated from mainland SA its near-shore islands: Otala punctata (the Freckled Edible Snail) Trogoderma granarium Khapra Beetle). These projects took place late 1980s early 1990s, were rapid responses by small groups role players to infestations. In contrast, most current larger, involving complex stakeholder management considerable technical complexity. Three further invertebrate through integrated pest (Bactrocera dorsalis, Oriental Fruit Fly) nest removal (Vespula germanica, German Wasp Polistes dominula, European Paper Wasp). No marine subject control. Among vertebrates, 12 freshwater fish localised areas, according specific listing legislation protected area priorities; amphibian, bird five mammal using wide variety techniques. Inter-institutional working played significant promoting Africa. actively addressing new existing invasions, awareness cooperation among range organisations, as well recording experience learning these groups.