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The removal of alien plant species and replanting of indigenous ones can help reduce the scope and intensity of wildfires, which in turn can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from wildfires.", "hidden": true, "question": "Please describe how your project meets the round eligibility criteria. ", "questionId": 8}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "We have worked every week for the past 12 months, on private land owners and public ground, e.g. department of public works and Knysna Municipality.  Our team of 6 people that do clearing have cleared alien vegetation on over 50 hectares over the past 12 months.", "hidden": false, "question": "Please share any new updates or milestones from the prior season.", "questionId": 9}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "We work with Biowise and have recently pitched to the World Wildlife Fund for clearing support.  The Brenton Blue Foundation, which looks after the endangered Brenton Blue Butterfly has used our service to establish the habitat for the butterflies.  The Brenton Copper and Brenton Opal butterfly species have been coming back to the area after our clearing, of which we are very proud. We\u2019ve also cleared around 44 hectares over the last couple of years for Investec corporation, who has been a great sponsor for our efforts.", "hidden": false, "question": "Anything else you'd like to share about your project, previous work, or other project affiliations? Anything you'd like to add that has not been covered?", "questionId": 10}, {"type": "multiple-choice", "hidden": true, "question": "Does 50% of your team reflect the diversity of the community your project serves with a particular emphasis on including women, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPoC), individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community?", "questionId": 11, "encryptedAnswer": {"ciphertext": "AiM2OFFwYQIOAVpmHOALUqB/JEqlJfZSlqcHD2YDB6g=", "encryptedSymmetricKey": "0ee40b40459b0505576b1df59b66de50ebb751709895f8dd47d933901344287d1ad21b40546c79b2408715b5f254af0589eac14070a4923be571760a5c91b67c307cf71a35fefa511d932975494a86263f6b1a9c3f5da31ace0986d28dbfa780129cdee09006ebd7e92a94cdca20b3567263637b72301ef170d5ba08be7056b700000000000000208da8b8361b20e9bff31fe44d8906cafbb90d301b5c4d68262f59a2758833c793f4809d899685d0c530bae4ee8af91aa1"}}], "project": {"id": "1:0x03506eD3f57892C85DB20C36846e9c808aFe9ef4:292", "title": "Knysna Alien Busters", "logoImg": "bafkreicuezbpraof2ybddooy74aw2xh3j2iivw7fgnqncidptecbn5jjly", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreibcqji5qybutyc6lm65q5xaaafcpc2yxww7iizemf3izc65bvfymy", "protocol": "1"}, "website": "https://edenresilience.co.za", "bannerImg": "bafybeiaygrngvxizt32zz4tf5iwkd77xdhdno3w7fxz5ijeg5o7zkucgy4", "createdAt": 1680252267886, "credentials": {}, "description": "Wildfires are a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions. According to a study published in the journal Nature Communications in 2020, wildfires are responsible for about 22% of global carbon dioxide emissions from land use and land-use change, which includes not only wildfires but also deforestation and other land-use practices.\n\nThe removal of alien plant species and replanting of indigenous ones can help reduce the scope and intensity of wildfires, which in turn can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from wildfires. Alien plant species, also known as invasive plant species, can often be more flammable than native plant species. They may have a higher fuel load, meaning they can ignite more easily and burn more intensely than native plants. When invasive plants take over an ecosystem, they can create a more uniform fuel bed, which can allow wildfires to spread more easily and quickly. On the other hand, native plant species have evolved with the local ecosystem and are better adapted to local conditions. They can be less flammable and can help break up the continuity of fuels, making it more difficult for fires to spread.\n\nTherefore, removing invasive species and replanting native species can help reduce the risk and severity of wildfires in affected areas, and thus help mitigate greenhouse gas emissions from wildfires. Additionally, replanting with native species can help restore ecological balance, which can have numerous other environmental benefits.\n\nThe Knysna Alien Busters Project was established in Knysna, South Africa to deal with the massive re-growth of invasive alien plants following the 2017 Knysna Wildfire. These alien plants threaten the recovery of native flora and fauna following the fires, and if left unchecked will also elevate the risk of increasingly intense, damaging wildfires occurring in future. The project involves teams of local people trained in invasive alien plant identification and control. Landowners pay the cost of labor, transport and equipment. Herbicide is provided free of charge by the Government and is used in the invasive alien plant control activities undertaken by the project. The Knysna Alien Busters Project has been successful in clearing invasive alien plant re-growth in the Knysna Area. So far, more than R500,000 (~USD 28,000) has been raised in landowner contributions and donations, facilitating clearing of alien plants on over 400 hectares of public and private property.", "lastUpdated": 0}, "recipient": "0x5C3f7b8e269CdF055D9DC4cE10d7444D61377D8f"}}