Anchusa Riparia • Tested & Direct

In many assessment areas, it is part of vegetation types with high conservation priority but low to medium sensitivity indices, meaning small localized impacts are often considered manageable with proper mitigation. Management and Mitigation Recommendations

While not always listed as a high-level Red List species, it may fall under regional protections (e.g., Northern Cape Nature Conservation Act), requiring search-and-rescue or permits before site clearance. Draft Report Template Project Location Specific coordinates or district (e.g., Northern Cape, SA) Vegetation Type Describe the primary biome (e.g., Ghaap Plateau, Riparian) Species Observed Anchusa riparia A.DC. Impact Rating Short-term/Low (depending on site specifics) Mitigation Search-and-rescue, erosion control, and invasive monitoring anchusa riparia

It is frequently identified in ecological screening studies for infrastructure projects (e.g., solar facilities, power line upgrades) in the North West and Northern Cape provinces of South Africa. In many assessment areas, it is part of

Limit activities within identified riparian corridors to protect local populations. In many assessment areas