Cactus invasion: A Threat to Biodiversity and Food Security

Abstract

Key Messages

• Invasive cactus degrades rangelands and reduces availability and accessibility of pasture and other natural resources.
• Cactus invasion reduces biodiversity hence affecting ecosystem goods and services that are essential for human well-being.
• There is limited information and lack of public awareness on the harmful impacts caused by invasive cactus.
• Rural households lose between 50 and 100 thousand shillings a year because of cactus