Biofuels and invasive species from an African perspective – a review

摘要: A large number of proposed biofuel crops share the same traits as known invasive plant species, many which are already present in Africa and include species such Prosopis glandulosa Torrey (Mimosaceae), P. juliflora (Sw.) DC, Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.) de Wit Azadirachta indica A. Juss. (Meliaceae), others. In this paper, we mainly assess impacts Africa, particularly Kenya South Africa. Introduced have invaded over 4 million hectares threatening crop pasture production, reducing underground water reserves, displacing native animal species. This has major implications for millions people who depend on natural resources their survival. It is therefore suggested that or potentially not be introduced to countries regions production. If (after a stringent cost–benefit analysis) introduction deemed critical economic development benefits clearly outweigh potential costs, should endeavour abide by Principles Criteria Sustainable Biofuel Production developed Roundtable Biofuels.