Invasive plants: In South Africa there is a risk of triage for the mountain regions
invasive plants
Triage for the mountain regions
Of Laura Salm-Reifferscheidt (text) and Nyani Quarmyne (photos)
They needed wood, so settlers in South Africa introduced acacia, pine and eucalyptus. Today, these trees threaten the country’s ecosystems and water balance. A report on rescue attempts with climbing ropes and saws.
