Land-use planning & biological invasions : cover story

The South African population increased by 1.3% in 2013 - another 70 000 people added to the population each year if this rate of increase continues. This growing population will need more land for agriculture, settlements, transport and other forms of infrastructure. New roads will be built, crop fields will expand and new residential areas will be planned. Much of this change in land use will affect wild space - natural areas.