Cactus invasion: A Threat to Biodiversity and Food Security

Abstract

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