Browsing by Subject "Restoration"
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Assessing ecosystem services in the Fafung community of the North West Province, South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Fafung is a deep rural community in South Africa’s North West Province that borders on the Borakalalo Nature Reserve. As with many communities of its kind, Fafung faces several needs and challenges such as unemployment, ... -
EcoRestore : a decision support system for the restoration of degraded rangelands in southern Africa
(North-West University, 2003)Land degradation is a process that causes the reduction in resource potential of natural rangelands and occurs widespread throughout southern Africa. This process is mainly characterized by the loss in vegetation cover, ... -
Establishment of native vegetation on artificial growth mediums in the Afroalpine zone, Lesotho
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)Mining is an anthropogenic activity that is not only destructive to the environment but creates imbalances between the natural integrity of the environment and human society. Letšeng Diamonds is a kimberlite diamond mining ... -
The evaluation and promotion of best practices for the restoration of arid- and semi-arid rangelands in southern Africa
(North-West University, 2007)Land degradation and desertification are threatening the livelihoods of millions of people all over the world, especially those living in sub-Saharan Africa. The problem is mainly ascribed to climatic factors, exacerbated ... -
Evaluation of Brush Packing Methods on different Semi-Arid Savanna Soil Types and Properties
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)In Africa, savannas are important biomes used for raising livestock. Encroachment by woody species (so-called “bush encroachment”) disrupts the natural equilibrium between the herbaceous layer and the tree and shrub densities ... -
Heavy metal threats to plants and soil life in Southern Africa: present knowledge and consequences for ecological risk assessment
(Springer, 2019)In recent times there has been remarkable development in the field of soil ecotoxicology and risk assessment (RA) models. It is, however, debatable if these RA models are robust representatives for worldwide relevance. In ... -
The implementation of selected technologies to enhance the restoration of indigenous tree species in the deforested riparian areas in the Mapungubwe National Park, South Africa : a case study
(North-West University, 2010)Stretches of forest along the Limpopo and Shashe Rivers have been classified as a unique forest type in the vegetation of South Africa and are considered as being "critically endangered" by the South African Biodiversity ... -
Restoration after bush control and impact on ecosystem services in the Lephalale municipality, Limpopo Province
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)About 66% of rangelands in South Africa are moderately to severely degraded as a result of bush encroachment or bush thickening. Bush encroachment has nearly doubled over the past decade in many commercial, communal and ... -
Restoring productive rangelands: a comparative assessment of selective and non-selective chemical bush control in a semi-arid Kalahari savanna
(Elsevier, 2016)The chemical control of thickened woody savanna layers is a common practice applied in southern Africa to release the grass layer from competitive pressure and restore the economic viability of rangelands. We comparatively ... -
Understanding community perceptions of an urban stream before and after a discussion of revitalization possibilities using photo-elicitation
(Springer, 2020)Understanding local community perceptions is an important first step in seeking ways to revitalize degraded urban streams. This research sought to understand community perceptions of the highly modified Parnamirim stream ...