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Minister launches third National Status of Biological Invasions in SA programme

The infiltration of biological invaders poses a significant risk to the water security of South Africa, jeopardising sustainable agriculture, intensifying wildfires, and continuously harming the nation's distinctive and globally significant biodiversity.

This is according to Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Barbara Creecy, who was speaking during the launch of the third National Status of Biological Invasions and their Management recently.

“We must continue investing in research and

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