Dave Richardson
@DaveRichSBosch
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Invasion scientist; Former Director, Centre for Invasion Biology @InvasionScience
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Joined March 2019
📢We're hiring!📢A funded post-doc position that will synthesize the benefits and risks into an integrated framework to address conflict-generating alien taxa. For more information: https://t.co/mpI5xXqBk7
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A recent study by a team of C·I·B reseachers used data from the popular iNaturalist platform to assess the distribution of Melaleuca species across South Africa. Read more about the study at:
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Many nature-based solutions in South Africa involve manipulating the cover and diversity of trees. Data from iNaturalist was used to compile a “living inventory” of planted trees to inform such initiatives. https://t.co/YkT3WW6AaC.
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Exciting postdoc opportunities for work on biological invasions in South Africa! https://t.co/tIEOO9QpwM
sanbi.org
Starting: 1 July 2024 (negotiable) Tree invasions in South Africa: understanding risk and managing incursions Collating and interpreting data on the impact of invasive species to facilitate decisions...
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Work at Stellenbosch University has solved some of the mystery surrounding the enigmatic non-native genus Myoporum (Scrophulariaceae) in South Africa. https://t.co/b6LtafUmWW
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It's gratifying to see good, unsolicited reporting on one's research. https://t.co/ax84bgGHuJ
therevelator.org
When humans bring new plants to an ecosystem, it can slowly push out the original inhabitants. Research shows us how to identify this threat before plant species become “the living dead.”
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Hundreds of tree species have been introduced to South Africa. The composition of the country’s treescapes is changing rapidly due to new plantings, invasions, and pests and diseases. A new review sheds new light on oaks (genus Quercus) in the country: https://t.co/N5omKPIIIU
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@DaveRichSBosch launching the ‘Wattles’ book at @emapi2023 #Symposium ‘Australian Acacia species around the world’ 🌱🌏🌍🌎
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The family Myrtaceae has contributed many species to the global list of invasive trees and shrubs. Recent widespread planting of many Melaleuca species (bottle brushes and paperbarks) around the world is adding to this list!
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There is a general pessimism about progress in managing invasive species. But, we all know about success stories. We need to scale up and replicate such "seeds" of success! Read how we can "create alternative visions of the future" to ensure better invasive species management.
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https://t.co/o7IIV0iq97 A product of good collaboration during my sabbatical in Prague has just been published. We hope that this review will serve as an accessible gateway to the massive literature on this exciting and important topic for students, managers and researchers.
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New paper on invasive plants in South African mountains. https://t.co/MhEbVo6mbr
mdpi.com
The six major mountain ranges in South Africa support critically important ecosystem services—notably water production—and are rich in biodiversity and endemism. These mountains are threatened by...
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Two great postdoc opportunities through the South African National Biodiversity Institute https://t.co/n11NNnMDV1
sanbi.org
Value: R 300,000 p.a. for 2 years Requirements: Post-doctoral research bursaries are open to anyone who has completed their PhD in the last five years (not including any gaps in working or pro rata...
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Impacts of biological invasions in South Africa reviewed https://t.co/d9qGhkpHYl
blogs.sun.ac.za
A review of the peer-reviewed literature was undertaken at the Centre for Invasion Biology (C·I·B) to determine the level of understanding of the impacts of invasions of all taxonomic groups in all...
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Exciting postdoc opportunity @ Stellenbosch University Deadline extended. https://t.co/gyod0W9mmX
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Exciting post-doc opportunity at the Centre for Invasion Biology! https://t.co/gyod0W9mmX
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When invasive alien plants fall, secondary invaders and/or weedy native species rise | Centre for Invasion Biology
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Great to see that the "second edition" of this classic book has been published. Bravo to Dan Simberloff and Tony Ricciardi for providing such informative text on little-known facts about Elton, how the book came to be written, and much more. Essential reading for all ecologists!
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Just in case you've missed the news! The book on BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA has just been published and is available for FREE download (whole book - just under 1000 pages - or individual chapters) at: https://t.co/ULUEUpb1US
link.springer.com
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CIB PhD student Emily Jones receives the prize for best talk @ EMAPI 2019! Well done the fern lady!
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