I AM a fireman and avid outdoorsman living in Richards Bay.
My problem is my little Birdswood pond is overtaken by the Salvinia molesta plant and I am struggling to get assistance to help me get rid of it.
A friend and I tried pulling the weed out with nets supplied by Frans Mthembu of eZemvelo KZN Wildlife, using my personal vehicle – to no avail.
I have contacted the following asking for assistance – Unisa, EKZN Conservation Manager Roy Jones, Rhodes University and the Department of Water Affairs.
Please let’s get rid of this plant before it spreads to Lake Mzingazi.
HANNES
073 0635897
Council have a number of alien vegetation programs running in the City including aquatic programs since 1987
Kindly report it to our offices and the necessary corrective action will be taken.
Tel 035 9075822
Ockie Mulder
OJH MULDER
MANAGER: ENVIRONMENTAL, HORTICULTURAL AND CEMETERY SERVICES
email: omulder@umhlathuze.gov.za
Tel: 035 907 5391
City of uMhlathuze
P/B X1004
RICHARDS BAY
3900