Prosopis is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It contains around 45 species of spinytrees and shrubs found in subtropical and tropical regions of the Americas, Africa, Western Asia, and South Asia. They often thrive in aridsoil and are resistant to drought, on occasion developing extremely deep root systems. Their wood is usually hard, dense and durable. Their fruits are pods and may contain large amounts of sugar. The generic name means "burdock" in late Latin and originated in the Greek language.
Prosopis invasions in South Africa: A blessing or curse?
Barriers to the management of Prosopis - mesquite, a widespread invasive tree
Species have been move around the world for many reasons and have led to the rise of biological invasions which are a major driver of ecological and social change globally. One such species, Prosopis (mesquite), has been introduced to over 100 countries globally, both accidently and purposefully to act as an agroforestry tree.
Prosopis was introduced into the arid parts of South Africa to help farmers with fodder and shade for livestock and as a source of firewood. It has since become the second most widespread invasive tree species in South Africa.
The negative effects of Prosopis and other invasive species has led to the initiation of programs to manage these invasions across the world and are a key need as hi...
published: 02 Jun 2016
Prosopis in Kenya
No grass grows where the invasive weed prosopis has taken hold, so the animals are turning to the weed and its pods for sustenance. This is not providing them with the right nutrition so they are growing thinner and dying.
published: 26 Feb 2019
Prosopis in Somaliland – a tree as threat and opportunity
Prosopis was brought decades ago from South America to Somaliland and all of Africa to stop desertification. It is an aggressive tree, that is spreading uncontrolled now. The best pastures along the river courses are overgrown, fields are increasingly threatened. But with the right knowledge, animal feed, food for people, fertilizer, charcoal and much more can be produced. The company Landerprosopis wants to fight the invasive plant and earn money with it.
published: 10 Dec 2020
Prosopis
published: 20 Jul 2015
All About the Texas Honey Mesquite (Prosopis glandulosa)
Mike Gaglio talks to us about the Honey Mesquite (Prosopis glandulosa) and gives us some useful info about them.
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published: 06 Sep 2018
Challenges and solutions to managing and controlling Prosopis in the Kalahari
The video tells the story of the Kalahari-Namib ecosystem in Southern Africa which is under threat from an alien invasive plant known as Prosopis or Mesquite. It portrays how the natural environment and people's livelihoods are affected in this dryland area, and captures the perspectives of the local community.
published: 31 Oct 2013
History and opportunities of Prosopis in Somaliland
Prosopis juliflora (referred to as Prosopis, Mesquite or locally known as “Garanwa”) is a member of a fast growing, ever green and drought resistant shrub which grows in semi-arid areas all over the world, including Somaliland and several arid and semiarid countries in Africa. Apart from causing considerable problems, Prosopis has great potential. Lander Prosopis aim to reduce the impact and spread of invasive plants by creating jobs and improving the livelihood in the rural area where these trees are becoming more and more invasive as well as create Prosopis products through utilizing the whole tree.
published: 17 Oct 2020
Prosopis cineraria (شجرة الغاف), a Hope in the Desert
Prosopis cineraria (شجرة الغاف) tree and beautiful dove nest and honey bee comb
The plant's species adapted to the desert ecosystem playing a pivotal role in the life and habitat of various birds and other animal species. You can see a bunch of Ghaf trees planted less than 2 years before, are growing so fastly and supporting birds and insects life cycle. See the incredible role of the Ghaf tree supporting the life of insects and birds.#Ghaftree #Desert #Biodiversity #شجرة الغاف
https://camel4all.blog/2017/12/17/the-ice-cream-species-of-plants-for-the-camel-and-goat/
published: 26 Feb 2018
Prosopis chilensis Trees 48”Box at our Mecca yard
Prosopis chilensis Tree, desert trees grown in California at our Mecca yard
published: 21 Sep 2022
Making Biochar from the Invasive Prosopis juliflora Weed in Northern Kenya
Barriers to the management of Prosopis - mesquite, a widespread invasive tree
Species have been move around the world for many reasons and have led to the rise ...
Barriers to the management of Prosopis - mesquite, a widespread invasive tree
Species have been move around the world for many reasons and have led to the rise of biological invasions which are a major driver of ecological and social change globally. One such species, Prosopis (mesquite), has been introduced to over 100 countries globally, both accidently and purposefully to act as an agroforestry tree.
Prosopis was introduced into the arid parts of South Africa to help farmers with fodder and shade for livestock and as a source of firewood. It has since become the second most widespread invasive tree species in South Africa.
The negative effects of Prosopis and other invasive species has led to the initiation of programs to manage these invasions across the world and are a key need as highlighted in the Convention on Biodiversity . In South Africa, the Working for Water program drives management on state and private land along with input from private land owners. Management initiatives aim to reduce impacts and in some cases improve the benefits that some invasive species can provide.
A study by C·I·B post-doctoral researcher, Ross Shackleton, assessed the barriers that hinder the effective management of Prosopis invasions in South Africa amongst different stakeholder groups. “To date, we are unaware of the systematic investigation into barriers faced by natural resource management programs, making this study important. We used questionnaire surveys and focussed workshops to identify barriers and adaption responses in four key stakeholder groups involved in different stages of Prosopis management,” explains Shackleton.
More than 100 barriers to effective management of Prosopis were identified, most of them relating to social issues. Key barriers related to limited knowledge, economic factors, conflicts of interest, the ecology of the genus and the nature of the invaded land, as well as poor planning, co-ordination and co-operation, and a lack of prioritisation. There were marked differences in how stakeholders perceived the importance of some barriers. Most Farmers placed high importance on a lack of strategic planning and poor control implementation as important barriers, while a few managers regarded these as important. Managers suggested that poor partnerships between stakeholders was a major barrier and Academics suggested that inadequate monitoring was a problem which were factors was not raised as important by other stakeholders. This reflects different views about the context in which management projects operate and shows the importance of engaging multiple stakeholder groups to get a holistic picture.
Key adaption responses to address these barriers include the use of more effective clearing methods (mechanised options and biological control), raising awareness, building partnerships, improving monitoring, reducing inefficient management and incorporating strategic planning at various levels to improve the effectiveness of control programs with the funding available.
Contact Details
Dr Ross Shackleton
DST-NRF Centre of Excellence for Centre for Invasion Biology, Stellenbosch University
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Website: www.sun.ac.za/cib
Barriers to the management of Prosopis - mesquite, a widespread invasive tree
Species have been move around the world for many reasons and have led to the rise of biological invasions which are a major driver of ecological and social change globally. One such species, Prosopis (mesquite), has been introduced to over 100 countries globally, both accidently and purposefully to act as an agroforestry tree.
Prosopis was introduced into the arid parts of South Africa to help farmers with fodder and shade for livestock and as a source of firewood. It has since become the second most widespread invasive tree species in South Africa.
The negative effects of Prosopis and other invasive species has led to the initiation of programs to manage these invasions across the world and are a key need as highlighted in the Convention on Biodiversity . In South Africa, the Working for Water program drives management on state and private land along with input from private land owners. Management initiatives aim to reduce impacts and in some cases improve the benefits that some invasive species can provide.
A study by C·I·B post-doctoral researcher, Ross Shackleton, assessed the barriers that hinder the effective management of Prosopis invasions in South Africa amongst different stakeholder groups. “To date, we are unaware of the systematic investigation into barriers faced by natural resource management programs, making this study important. We used questionnaire surveys and focussed workshops to identify barriers and adaption responses in four key stakeholder groups involved in different stages of Prosopis management,” explains Shackleton.
More than 100 barriers to effective management of Prosopis were identified, most of them relating to social issues. Key barriers related to limited knowledge, economic factors, conflicts of interest, the ecology of the genus and the nature of the invaded land, as well as poor planning, co-ordination and co-operation, and a lack of prioritisation. There were marked differences in how stakeholders perceived the importance of some barriers. Most Farmers placed high importance on a lack of strategic planning and poor control implementation as important barriers, while a few managers regarded these as important. Managers suggested that poor partnerships between stakeholders was a major barrier and Academics suggested that inadequate monitoring was a problem which were factors was not raised as important by other stakeholders. This reflects different views about the context in which management projects operate and shows the importance of engaging multiple stakeholder groups to get a holistic picture.
Key adaption responses to address these barriers include the use of more effective clearing methods (mechanised options and biological control), raising awareness, building partnerships, improving monitoring, reducing inefficient management and incorporating strategic planning at various levels to improve the effectiveness of control programs with the funding available.
Contact Details
Dr Ross Shackleton
DST-NRF Centre of Excellence for Centre for Invasion Biology, Stellenbosch University
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Website: www.sun.ac.za/cib
No grass grows where the invasive weed prosopis has taken hold, so the animals are turning to the weed and its pods for sustenance. This is not providing them w...
No grass grows where the invasive weed prosopis has taken hold, so the animals are turning to the weed and its pods for sustenance. This is not providing them with the right nutrition so they are growing thinner and dying.
No grass grows where the invasive weed prosopis has taken hold, so the animals are turning to the weed and its pods for sustenance. This is not providing them with the right nutrition so they are growing thinner and dying.
Prosopis was brought decades ago from South America to Somaliland and all of Africa to stop desertification. It is an aggressive tree, that is spreading uncontr...
Prosopis was brought decades ago from South America to Somaliland and all of Africa to stop desertification. It is an aggressive tree, that is spreading uncontrolled now. The best pastures along the river courses are overgrown, fields are increasingly threatened. But with the right knowledge, animal feed, food for people, fertilizer, charcoal and much more can be produced. The company Landerprosopis wants to fight the invasive plant and earn money with it.
Prosopis was brought decades ago from South America to Somaliland and all of Africa to stop desertification. It is an aggressive tree, that is spreading uncontrolled now. The best pastures along the river courses are overgrown, fields are increasingly threatened. But with the right knowledge, animal feed, food for people, fertilizer, charcoal and much more can be produced. The company Landerprosopis wants to fight the invasive plant and earn money with it.
Mike Gaglio talks to us about the Honey Mesquite (Prosopis glandulosa) and gives us some useful info about them.
https://www.facebook.com/highdesertnativeplan...
Mike Gaglio talks to us about the Honey Mesquite (Prosopis glandulosa) and gives us some useful info about them.
https://www.facebook.com/highdesertnativeplants/
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Mike Gaglio talks to us about the Honey Mesquite (Prosopis glandulosa) and gives us some useful info about them.
https://www.facebook.com/highdesertnativeplants/
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The video tells the story of the Kalahari-Namib ecosystem in Southern Africa which is under threat from an alien invasive plant known as Prosopis or Mesquite. I...
The video tells the story of the Kalahari-Namib ecosystem in Southern Africa which is under threat from an alien invasive plant known as Prosopis or Mesquite. It portrays how the natural environment and people's livelihoods are affected in this dryland area, and captures the perspectives of the local community.
The video tells the story of the Kalahari-Namib ecosystem in Southern Africa which is under threat from an alien invasive plant known as Prosopis or Mesquite. It portrays how the natural environment and people's livelihoods are affected in this dryland area, and captures the perspectives of the local community.
Prosopis juliflora (referred to as Prosopis, Mesquite or locally known as “Garanwa”) is a member of a fast growing, ever green and drought resistant shrub which...
Prosopis juliflora (referred to as Prosopis, Mesquite or locally known as “Garanwa”) is a member of a fast growing, ever green and drought resistant shrub which grows in semi-arid areas all over the world, including Somaliland and several arid and semiarid countries in Africa. Apart from causing considerable problems, Prosopis has great potential. Lander Prosopis aim to reduce the impact and spread of invasive plants by creating jobs and improving the livelihood in the rural area where these trees are becoming more and more invasive as well as create Prosopis products through utilizing the whole tree.
Prosopis juliflora (referred to as Prosopis, Mesquite or locally known as “Garanwa”) is a member of a fast growing, ever green and drought resistant shrub which grows in semi-arid areas all over the world, including Somaliland and several arid and semiarid countries in Africa. Apart from causing considerable problems, Prosopis has great potential. Lander Prosopis aim to reduce the impact and spread of invasive plants by creating jobs and improving the livelihood in the rural area where these trees are becoming more and more invasive as well as create Prosopis products through utilizing the whole tree.
Prosopis cineraria (شجرة الغاف) tree and beautiful dove nest and honey bee comb
The plant's species adapted to the desert ecosystem playing a pivotal role in th...
Prosopis cineraria (شجرة الغاف) tree and beautiful dove nest and honey bee comb
The plant's species adapted to the desert ecosystem playing a pivotal role in the life and habitat of various birds and other animal species. You can see a bunch of Ghaf trees planted less than 2 years before, are growing so fastly and supporting birds and insects life cycle. See the incredible role of the Ghaf tree supporting the life of insects and birds.#Ghaftree #Desert #Biodiversity #شجرة الغاف
https://camel4all.blog/2017/12/17/the-ice-cream-species-of-plants-for-the-camel-and-goat/
Prosopis cineraria (شجرة الغاف) tree and beautiful dove nest and honey bee comb
The plant's species adapted to the desert ecosystem playing a pivotal role in the life and habitat of various birds and other animal species. You can see a bunch of Ghaf trees planted less than 2 years before, are growing so fastly and supporting birds and insects life cycle. See the incredible role of the Ghaf tree supporting the life of insects and birds.#Ghaftree #Desert #Biodiversity #شجرة الغاف
https://camel4all.blog/2017/12/17/the-ice-cream-species-of-plants-for-the-camel-and-goat/
Barriers to the management of Prosopis - mesquite, a widespread invasive tree
Species have been move around the world for many reasons and have led to the rise of biological invasions which are a major driver of ecological and social change globally. One such species, Prosopis (mesquite), has been introduced to over 100 countries globally, both accidently and purposefully to act as an agroforestry tree.
Prosopis was introduced into the arid parts of South Africa to help farmers with fodder and shade for livestock and as a source of firewood. It has since become the second most widespread invasive tree species in South Africa.
The negative effects of Prosopis and other invasive species has led to the initiation of programs to manage these invasions across the world and are a key need as highlighted in the Convention on Biodiversity . In South Africa, the Working for Water program drives management on state and private land along with input from private land owners. Management initiatives aim to reduce impacts and in some cases improve the benefits that some invasive species can provide.
A study by C·I·B post-doctoral researcher, Ross Shackleton, assessed the barriers that hinder the effective management of Prosopis invasions in South Africa amongst different stakeholder groups. “To date, we are unaware of the systematic investigation into barriers faced by natural resource management programs, making this study important. We used questionnaire surveys and focussed workshops to identify barriers and adaption responses in four key stakeholder groups involved in different stages of Prosopis management,” explains Shackleton.
More than 100 barriers to effective management of Prosopis were identified, most of them relating to social issues. Key barriers related to limited knowledge, economic factors, conflicts of interest, the ecology of the genus and the nature of the invaded land, as well as poor planning, co-ordination and co-operation, and a lack of prioritisation. There were marked differences in how stakeholders perceived the importance of some barriers. Most Farmers placed high importance on a lack of strategic planning and poor control implementation as important barriers, while a few managers regarded these as important. Managers suggested that poor partnerships between stakeholders was a major barrier and Academics suggested that inadequate monitoring was a problem which were factors was not raised as important by other stakeholders. This reflects different views about the context in which management projects operate and shows the importance of engaging multiple stakeholder groups to get a holistic picture.
Key adaption responses to address these barriers include the use of more effective clearing methods (mechanised options and biological control), raising awareness, building partnerships, improving monitoring, reducing inefficient management and incorporating strategic planning at various levels to improve the effectiveness of control programs with the funding available.
Contact Details
Dr Ross Shackleton
DST-NRF Centre of Excellence for Centre for Invasion Biology, Stellenbosch University
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Website: www.sun.ac.za/cib
No grass grows where the invasive weed prosopis has taken hold, so the animals are turning to the weed and its pods for sustenance. This is not providing them with the right nutrition so they are growing thinner and dying.
Prosopis was brought decades ago from South America to Somaliland and all of Africa to stop desertification. It is an aggressive tree, that is spreading uncontrolled now. The best pastures along the river courses are overgrown, fields are increasingly threatened. But with the right knowledge, animal feed, food for people, fertilizer, charcoal and much more can be produced. The company Landerprosopis wants to fight the invasive plant and earn money with it.
Mike Gaglio talks to us about the Honey Mesquite (Prosopis glandulosa) and gives us some useful info about them.
https://www.facebook.com/highdesertnativeplants/
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The video tells the story of the Kalahari-Namib ecosystem in Southern Africa which is under threat from an alien invasive plant known as Prosopis or Mesquite. It portrays how the natural environment and people's livelihoods are affected in this dryland area, and captures the perspectives of the local community.
Prosopis juliflora (referred to as Prosopis, Mesquite or locally known as “Garanwa”) is a member of a fast growing, ever green and drought resistant shrub which grows in semi-arid areas all over the world, including Somaliland and several arid and semiarid countries in Africa. Apart from causing considerable problems, Prosopis has great potential. Lander Prosopis aim to reduce the impact and spread of invasive plants by creating jobs and improving the livelihood in the rural area where these trees are becoming more and more invasive as well as create Prosopis products through utilizing the whole tree.
Prosopis cineraria (شجرة الغاف) tree and beautiful dove nest and honey bee comb
The plant's species adapted to the desert ecosystem playing a pivotal role in the life and habitat of various birds and other animal species. You can see a bunch of Ghaf trees planted less than 2 years before, are growing so fastly and supporting birds and insects life cycle. See the incredible role of the Ghaf tree supporting the life of insects and birds.#Ghaftree #Desert #Biodiversity #شجرة الغاف
https://camel4all.blog/2017/12/17/the-ice-cream-species-of-plants-for-the-camel-and-goat/
Prosopis is a genus of flowering plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It contains around 45 species of spinytrees and shrubs found in subtropical and tropical regions of the Americas, Africa, Western Asia, and South Asia. They often thrive in aridsoil and are resistant to drought, on occasion developing extremely deep root systems. Their wood is usually hard, dense and durable. Their fruits are pods and may contain large amounts of sugar. The generic name means "burdock" in late Latin and originated in the Greek language.
We don't need a party just a place to meet My mind is still racing while the city sleeps But I don't complain Cause I know we're okay Race against the clock Running on no sleep When there's no time to rest and there's no need to dream Cause when your with me I feel like I'm dreaming I hang out and hold on (and count the days til I come home) I can't brave this alone Quarantine My Heart Baby In someone elses arms, I feel unhealthy How can we survive and finally live our dreams In a world filled up with players on opposing teams? Darling how can I go on? Sing me one more song Not even an hour on the interstate Such an unforgetting journey An eternal wait And I hit the cruise control There's a swelling in my soul It's so good I speed up and get home To find you again Quarantine My heart again In someone elses arms I feel unhealthy (So never let me go) If I can't feel your heart beating I might as well just write off love completely Clogging up my mind, gotta get out Open my mouth and let it out I've tried and trust me, It's not the same with anyone but you I swear to God it's true Quarantine my heart baby In someone elses arms I feel unhealthy (so never let me go) If I can't hear your heart beating I might as well just write off love completely
Tamil Nadu’s long fight against Prosopis juliflora(Ravi Choudhary/HT PHOTO) ... These seeds were of a plant that has since taken root and spread rapidly across many parts in the state — the prosopis ...