A5034398069- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Rangeland Management and Livestock Ecology
- Rangeland and Wildlife Management
- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management
- African Botany and Ecology Studies
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Psychiatric care and mental health services
- Sustainable Agricultural Systems Analysis
- Pasture and Agricultural Systems
- Health and Medical Studies
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Soil erosion and sediment transport
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics
- Forest ecology and management
- Agriculture and Rural Development Research
- Agroforestry and silvopastoral systems
- Fire effects on ecosystems
- Forest Management and Policy
- Agricultural Innovations and Practices
- Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology
- Botany, Ecology, and Taxonomy Studies
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Sustainability and Climate Change Governance
North-West University
2015-2025
German Environment Agency
2024
Augsburg University
2006
Eskom (South Africa)
1999
Abstract The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification and its sister conventions, the Framework on Climate Change Biological Diversity, all aim halt or mitigate deterioration of ecological processes which life depends. Sustainable land management (SLM) is fundamental achieving goals three Conventions. Changes in undertaken address dryland degradation desertification can simultaneously reduce net greenhouse gas emissions contribute conservation biodiversity. Management protect...
Abstract Although sustainable land management (SLM) is widely promoted to prevent and mitigate degradation desertification, its monitoring assessment (M&A) has received much less attention. This paper compiles methodological approaches which date have been little reported in the literature. It draws lessons from these experiences identifies common elements future pathways as a basis for global approach. The starts with local level methods where World Overview of Conservation Approaches...
Savannah ecosystems face significant threats from land degradation, including woody vegetation encroachment. This study introduces a high-resolution method for mapping the fraction of savannah cover by integrating optical (Sentinel-2, S2), radar (Sentinel-1, S1), and auxiliary data. First, comprehensive training dataset fractional (FWC) samples was developed very imagery thousands manually annotated points. Shallow deep learning algorithms were utilised to generate classification masks, with...
Land management evaluation can be made more relevant and holistic by incorporating local knowledge perspectives. We examined whether photo elicitation photovoice could enhance semi-structured interviews in capturing livestock farmers' perspectives a participatory Mier Molopo, South Africa. The participants discussed themes including veld condition, land management, criteria. Photo provided details (62% of instances analyzed [Mier]; 58% [Molopo]) new information (75% 65% beyond those...
The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) has lacked an efficient mechanism access scientific knowledge since entering into force in 1996. In 2011 it decided convene Ad Hoc Working Group on Scientific Advice (AGSA) and gave a unique challenge: design new for science-policy communication based the best available evidence. This paper outlines innovative 'modular mechanism' which AGSA proposed UNCCD September 2013, how was designed. Framed by boundary organization model,...
The aim of the study was to identify and classify woodlands, bushland grasslands Umkhanyakude Integrated Sustainable Rural Development Node (also known as Maputaland) into homogenous management units assist with natural resource audit monitoring program initiated by Department Agriculture. is situated in KwaZulu-Natal Province at extreme northern border between South Africa Mozambique. Two hundred twenty-five surveys were conducted during March–July 2002 within 400 random plots created...
The establishment of the Mapungubwe National Park has been an objective several conservationists for many years. ultimate is that this park should become a major component Transfrontier shared by Botswana, Zimbabwe and South Africa. aim study was to identify, classify describe plant communities present in Ib land type park. Sampling done means Braun-Blanquet method. A total 48 stratified random relevés were sampled type. All relevé data imported into TURBOVEG database, after which numerical...
Abstract In semi‐arid regions, the effects of grazing or sparing management on natural communities long‐lived plants generally take decades to become evident. Event‐driven dynamic behaviour, unpredictable and low rainfall, complicated interactions between species make it difficult gather sufficient understanding vegetation dynamics be able develop guidelines for sustainable management. Simulation models that consider essential processes determine offer scope quantitatively exploring...
Background: One of the main causes land degradation in South Africa is bush thickening (BT) mainly Senegalia or Vachellia species. Restoration methods are required to control BT, and improve grass biomass production soil conditions Africa.Objectives: The objectives this study were determine effect brush packing (BP) as a restoration method increase production, assess moisture after BP on different types, document perceptions local communities towards BP.Method: Methods included cutting stems...
The Grassland biome is the most transformed in South Africa, with cultivation and other human impacts having largest effect on pristine grasslands. Conversion of natural grassland to cropland agriculture destroys vegetation seed banks. When croplands African Highveld are abandoned, secondary succession often leads low diversity Hyparrhenia hirta dominated plant communities. To investigate reseeding botanical diversity, various treatments restoration were established a recently abandoned at...