SA stands to lose 65 million of its 225 million urban trees (IMAGE)

Stellenbosch University

SA stands to lose 65 million of its 225 million urban trees

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South African cities and town, such as the university town of Stellenbosch pictured here, stand to lose 65 million of its 225 million urban trees over the next decade if nothing is done to stem the spread of the polyphagous shot hole borer.

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Stefan Els, Stellenbosch University

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