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Corridors of natural vegetation are essential in plantations if biodiversity is to survive. Photo: File

How plantations work towards ecological balance

Timber production is important for South Africa but it covers huge swaths of land. The movement of species is assisted through the creation of corridors between the plantations

6 min read
The water hyacinth, the world’s worst aquatic invasive weed, clogs rivers. But a new “bioeconomy” venture is looking at turning this unwelcome plant into biogas, packaging, fertiliser and thermal insulation. Photo Delwyn Verasamy

Developing a bioeconomy in Africa could drive nature-positive economic growth

But more research, development and innovation, as well as investment is needed

  • Eyaaz
4 min read