National and Provincial road verges are managed to promote road safety and conserve biodiversity. In most cases the management is carried out by contractors and funded by the Extended Public Works Programme. In some cases, ...

Arid shrublands in the Karoo (South Africa) seldom accumulate sufficient combustible fuel to support fire. However, as a result of invasion by an alien perennial grass (Pennisetum setaceum), they could become flammable. ...