South African programme for the SCOPE project on the ecology of biological invasions

Abstract

A description of the aims of the international SCOPE programme on biological invasions is provided, together with a proposed four year time table of international activities. This is followed by a brief account of the history, organization and current aims and approaches for research on invasives in South Africa. A motivation for increased research is included in the form of a set of key questions and a list of current and future research priorities for the South African component of the international SCOPE programme. The list of current research projects together with the list of institutions conducting research in this field (appendix) is intended as a comprehensive future directory of South Africa's research activity in this field.