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A guide published by WWF South Africa for landowners regarding the management of eucalyptus (gum) trees and their relationship with honeybees and environmental regulations.

This guide by WWF South Africa provides landowners with a framework for managing eucalyptus (gum) trees in balance with honey bee conservation and national environmental regulations. It clarifies which gum species are invasive, where they must be removed, and how landowners can apply for permits to retain specific trees to support the beekeeping and agricultural industries.

A practical handbook published by WWF South Africa in 2021 designed to empower land users in the Cape Floral Region to identify, plan for, and manage invasive alien plants (IAPs). The guide covers legal obligations, technical clearing methods, health and safety protocols, and long-term rehabilitation strategies.

This briefing from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute outlines bipartisan legislative efforts in the 116th Congress to preserve biodiversity in the United States. It details proposed laws and testimony focusing on wildlife corridors, land preservation, the Endangered Species Act, and the management of invasive species to mitigate threats from climate change and habitat loss.

This case study describes South Africa's Working for Water (WfW) scheme, a Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) project launched in 1995 to combat invasive alien plants while providing employment and social support to marginalized communities.

This report by GreenCape identifies business opportunities for adding value to lignocellulosic biomass waste streams in the Western Cape, South Africa. It analyzes five primary streams: invasive alien vegetation (IAV), industrial composite wood materials, pallets, paper sludge, and green waste, evaluating their current utilization, logistical challenges, and potential for transformation into higher-value products or energy.

This policy briefing examines the impact of invasive plant species on food security in Africa and advocates for the use of Earth Observation (EO) data to map and manage these species. It highlights gaps in current policy frameworks and recommends that international and regional bodies integrate EO tools to protect agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods.

This report summarizes an information session held by WWF South Africa on October 18, 2017, focused on water saving and stewardship for agricultural producers in the Western Cape. It addresses the critical water scarcity facing the region, the role of producers as stewards of shared water resources, and practical technological and biological methods to improve water use efficiency and mitigate climate risks.

A group of environmental and conservation organizations wrote a letter to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) opposing the EPA's proposal to approve Arundo donax (giant reed) as a qualified advanced biofuel feedstock under the Renewable Fuel Standard Program, citing significant ecological and economic risks.

This briefing, prepared for COP-7 in February 2004, outlines strategies for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to build capacity to combat invasive alien species (IAS). It emphasizes the necessity of comprehensive legislative frameworks, regional coordination, and the utilization of existing science and technology to prevent, control, and eradicate IAS.

The Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act 43 of 1983 (and its associated regulations) provides a legal framework for the protection of agricultural resources in South Africa. It establishes mandatory control measures to prevent soil erosion, waterlogging, and salination, regulates the use of veld and the management of veld fires, and creates a classification system for combating weeds and invader plants. The document also outlines the administrative functions of conservation committees and the technical specifications for soil conservation beacons.

This legislation guideline, published by WWF South Africa, provides a comprehensive overview of the legal obligations for land users and businesses managing alien and invasive species (AIS) in South Africa. It details the requirements across multiple statutes, including the Biodiversity Act, the Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act, and the National Water Act, focusing on permitting, control categories, and penalties for non-compliance.

This guide provides technical instructions for the biological control of alien invasive hakea species in South Africa, specifically focusing on silky, rock, sweet, and willow hakea. It details the use of various biological control agents—including fungi and insects—and explains how to integrate these with mechanical and chemical control methods to manage infestations in mountain catchments.

This guide, published by WWF South Africa, provides guidelines for fruit farmers in the Western Cape on water stewardship. It details a pilot project involving nine stone fruit farmers in the Breede River catchment area who used the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) standard to identify and mitigate water-related risks.

This guide, produced by WWF South Africa and partners, outlines water stewardship experiences among stone-fruit farmers in the Western Cape's Breede catchment. It details the application of the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) standard to mitigate physical, social, regulatory, and reputational risks, providing case studies on irrigation technology, nutrient management, and collective catchment action.

This fact sheet describes a water security partnership established in 2021 between WWF South Africa and Sappi to improve water governance, stewardship, and biodiversity conservation within the Umkhomazi catchment in KwaZulu-Natal.