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The Ecology and Management of Invasive Prosopis Trees in Eastern Africa

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Call no.
: https://doi.org/10.1079/9781800623644.0001 (e-resourses)
Author
: Urs Schaffner
Contributor
: Nur Asikin Binti Ahmad
Summary
This book explores the environmental challenge posed by the invasion of Africa’s natural ecosystems by alien Prosopis trees and strategies for their management. Focusing on eastern Africa while incorporating studies from other regions, it examines the origins of the problem, the ecological traits that make Prosopis difficult to control, and the complexities of balancing its benefits and negative impacts. In eastern Africa, Prosopis juliflora threatens rangelands, croplands, settlements, and riparian ecosystems, disrupting biodiversity and essential ecosystem services. The book highlights stakeholder perceptions, conflicting interests, and the role of engagement in co-designing management strategies. It is valuable not only for those addressing Prosopis invasions but also for policymakers and professionals working in invasive species management and sustainable environmental practices.