Ornamental horticulture in Southern Africa: strategic actions to address biological invasions.

ABSTRACT: Southern Africa has a well-documented history of intentional plant introductions for ornamental purposes, but some of these plants have become widespread damaging invaders. Conflicts can arise when stakeholders' attitudes differ towards ornamental invasive plants and their management. We examined the views of stakeholders involved in the ornamental sector and environmental management across Southern Africa in light of the strategic actions proposed by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services' thematic assessment on 'Invasive Alien Species and their Control.' Our analysis is based on semi-structured interviews, informal conversations, and observations with 78 environmental specialists, 30 ornamental-related industry staff, and 24 plant enthusiasts

SUBMITTER: Rodriguez-Cala D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12575546 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature