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SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS INTERNAL MODERATION SCHEDULE
This is a REMINDER for those course leaders who have not addressed the recommended corrections/ammendments to their examination questions to do so immediately and not later than 2pm today. We are compiling the drafts for EE moderation by end of today, Tuesday 11th May 2021.
Woody invasive alien species in the Eastern Africa-Risks associated with promoting alien tree species for social benefits. The Woody Weeds Project. Policy Brief
Published in Jan 2020
Despite good intentions, some projects that have promoted alien tree species in the past have resulted in serious negative impacts.
• The risk of adverse effects can be reduced through review of funding or project proposals by multidisciplinary expert panels.
• Promotion of alien tree species should be subjected to rigorous risk assessment according to established international standards, particularly regarding their possible consequences for nature and nature’s contributions to people.