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instances. But not all were conducive to
simple solutions.
2.

Key adaption responses include the
adoption of more effective clearing
methods. These include:

3.

Mechanised options and biological
control. These are more time and cost
effective but can still allow for job
creation.

4.

Raising
awareness
and
building
partnerships to ensure that different actors
work together to control the problem.

5.

Ensuring landowner follow-up
follow
control.
This will ensure state investment is not
wasted and long-term
long
control is
guaranteed. It is also legally binding but
not enforced.

6.

Improved monitoring to
get an
understanding if control is working and of
its benefits. This can also help to reduce
inefficient management.

7.

Incorporating
systematic
strategic
planning at various levels to ensure the
limited funds available are spent wisely
and in a way that has the most benefit.

All of this will improve the effectiveness of
control programmes with the funding available.

Prosopis tree. Credit: Justin Du Toit.

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