Habitat restoration

In this short clip, we show the process of eradicating Eucalyptus trees.
These invasive trees with the most severe effects, particularly when it comes to water consumption. More than 200 Australian eucalypt species have been introduced to South Africa since the 1800s, most for forestry growth trials and cultivation. They are fast-growing and useful – providing timber, paper, poles, firewood, shelter, ornamental value, and nectar and pollen for bees.

Some species, however, escaped cultivation and started to establish populations outside plantations. As they are non-indigenous trees and not good for our natural water table have we decided to eradicate them on the reserve.

Видео Habitat restoration канала ChaZen