• About
    • Managing SIZA
  • Why SIZA
    • Subscription Levels & Costs
    • Terms & Conditions
  • Standards
    • Reviewing Standards
    • Audit Process Methodology
  • Audit Process
    • Completing the SAQ
    • Choosing An Audit Firm
    • Audit Execution
    • Audit Frequency & Between Audit Monitoring
    • Audit Disputes Process
  • SIZATrack360
    • SIZATrack360 Resources
    • SIZATrack360 FAQs
    • Tracking Impact Data – M&E Reports
  • Training & Support
    • Upcoming Training
    • Resources
  • Grievances
  • SIZA Connect
    • Newsletters
    • Logo Usage
  • Contact
  • info@siza.co.za
  • Helpline: 086 111 1568
  • WhatsApp Line: 079 469 1753
  • MySIZA Platform
The Sustainability Initiative of South Africa (SIZA) The Sustainability Initiative of South Africa (SIZA) The Sustainability Initiative of South Africa (SIZA)
  • About
    • Managing SIZA
  • Why SIZA
    • Subscription Levels & Costs
    • Terms & Conditions
  • Standards
    • Reviewing Standards
    • Audit Process Methodology
  • Audit Process
    • Completing the SAQ
    • Choosing An Audit Firm
    • Audit Execution
    • Audit Frequency & Between Audit Monitoring
    • Audit Disputes Process
  • SIZATrack360
    • SIZATrack360 Resources
    • SIZATrack360 FAQs
    • Tracking Impact Data – M&E Reports
  • Training & Support
    • Upcoming Training
    • Resources
  • Grievances
  • SIZA Connect
    • Newsletters
    • Logo Usage
  • Contact

Invasive Alien Plants

  • Home
Auditing Newsletter September 26, 2024

Understanding Effective Soil Management: Key Practices and Metrics for a Successful Audit.

Effective soil management is essential for boosting farming productivity, supporting crop health, enhancing water retention, and maintaining ecosystem balance. Within the SIZA Environmental Standard, soil management is key in ensuring farm sustainability and audit compliance. While soil enhancement practices can be adapted based on specific conditions, common techniques such as soil health assessments, erosion control, nutrient management, and minimising compaction are widely used to promote soil health and prevent degradation.

Read more
Auditing Newsletter September 26, 2024

Essential Methods, Training, and Planning for Effective Management of Alien Plant Clearing

Alien plant species are introduced, intentionally or unintentionally, to an area where they do not naturally occur. Once these species begin to spread and establish themselves beyond their initial point of introduction, they are classified as invasive alien plant (IAP) species.

Read more
Auditing Newsletter September 29, 2022

Tread carefully when using fire for IAP control

Invasive alien plants (IAPs) can have numerous impacts on biodiversity, ecosystems and society in South Africa.

Read more
General August 25, 2022

Invasive Alien Plants – look to the mountains

Invasive Alien Plants (IAPs) have invaded large areas of South Africa, resulting in numerous negative impacts on indigenous biodiversity and local ecosystems.

Read more
General May 13, 2022

Break the cycle of illegal windbreaks

Invasive alien plant species (IAPs) are species whose introduction and/or spread outside their natural distribution threaten biological diversity.

Read more
SIZA Connect Newsletter January 25, 2022

Verwydering van uitheemse indringerplante (IAP’s)

Indringerplante, of IAP’s, is plante wat nie natuurlik voorkom in ‘n spesifieke gebied nie en dikwels ‘n beduidende negatiewe impak op die omgewing het deur habitatvernietiging te veroorsaak, die beskikbaarheid van water te verminder, en die risiko en intensiteit van veldbrande te verhoog.

Read more
SIZA Connect Newsletter January 25, 2022

Clearing of invasive alien plants (IAPs)

Invasive alien plants, or IAPs, are plants that are not native to a specific area and often have a significant negative impact on the environment by causing habitat destruction, reducing the availability of water, and increasing the risk and intensity of wildfires.

Read more
Auditing Newsletter January 27, 2021

How do auditors assess compliance in terms of invasive alien plant management?

Auditors should familiarise themselves with the different types of invasive alien plants (IAPs) that are commonly found on farms, and their different categories as defined by the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act 10 of 2004 (NEMBA).

Read more

Company

  • About Us
  • Why SIZA
  • Grievances
  • Newsletters
Logo
Navigating sustainability and compliance within South Africa's dynamic agricultural sector.

Contact Information

10 Niblick Way,
Section 5, The Beachhead,
Somerset West 7130 | South Africa
+27(0) 21 852 8184
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Logo Usage
  • MySIZA Platform