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Tackling a cactus menace with sustainable biological control in Kenya’s Naibunga Community Conservancy
January 24, 2025
Wayne Coles
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In the heart of Kenya’s Naibunga Community Conservancy, a growing ecological threat is taking root — Opuntia engelmannii. This species of cactus has become a major invasive plant, impacting livestock health, grazing lands, and human wellbeing.
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