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TALK REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2016

10 November 2016:  Dr Candice-Lee Lyons on “Biological control of weeds - history, principles, and examples” This most informative talk by Candice-Lee Lyons (who was supported by her husband and young son) gave us all a broader perspective on how invasive alien plants are being controlled. There are three methods used to control invasive plants. The Betty's Bay Hack Group, which has been working in the area for over 40 years, uses mainly the mechanical method. This includes chain saws for the large, mainly acacia, species (e.g. rooikrans), and poppers and snickers for the smaller…
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TALKS PLANNED FOR 2016 (and January 2017!)

Saturday 19 November: Entomologist Dr Candice-Lee Lyons of the Weeds Research Division, Plant Protection Research Institute of Stellenbosch on “Weed biocontrol options in the Western Cape”. At 18h00 – Nivenia Hall, HPBG. Saturday 10 December AT 10 AM: Margot and George Branch on “Creatures in the fynbos”. Children welcome! Please note the time (in the morning, and not the usual evening meeting). Nivenia Hall, HPBG. Saturday 21 January: Cuan McGeorge, Senior Field Ranger, Stony Point Seabird Breeding Colony, Cape Nature, on “Adaptability of endangered species – The birth of Stony Point Seabird Colony”. At 18h00…
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TALKS PLANNED FOR 2016 (and January 2017!)

• Saturday 15 October: Dr John Rourke on “A Sweet Opiate” - Botany in the life of Jan Christian Smuts. At 18h00 – Nivenia Hall, HPBG. • Saturday 19 November: Entomologist Dr Candice-Lee Lyons of the Weeds Research Division, Plant Protection Research Institute of Stellenbosch on “Weed biocontrol options in the Western Cape”. At 18h00 – Nivenia Hall, HPBG. • Saturday 21 January: Cuan McGeorge, Senior Field Ranger, Stony Point Seabird Breeding Colony, Cape Nature, on “Adaptability of endangered species – The birth of Stony Point Seabird Colony”. At 18h00 – Nivenia Hall, HPBG.
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TALKS PLANNED FOR 2016

Saturday 17 September: Dr Peter Ryan, ornithologist, on “Oceans of plastic - impacts, sources and solutions to plastic pollution in marine ecosystems”. At 18h00 – Nivenia Hall, HPBG. Saturday 15 October: Dr John Rourke on “A Sweet Opiate” - Botany in the life of Jan Christian Smuts. At 18h00 – Nivenia Hall, HPBG. Saturday 19 November: Entomologist Dr Candice-Lee Lyons of the Weeds Research Division, Plant Protection Research Institute of Stellenbosch on “Weed biocontrol options in the Western Cape”. At 18h00 – Nivenia Hall, HPBG. Note: Botsoc Walks and Talks are always held on the third…
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