Browsing Natural and Agricultural Sciences by Subject "Species composition"
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Best land-use strategies towards sustainable biodiversity and land degradation management in semi-arid western rangelands in southern Africa, with special reference to ants as bio-indicators
(North-West University, 2006)In South Africa, the unsustainable use of natural resources by domestic livestock has led to resource depletion and serious land degradation. Rangeland degradation, especially bush encroachment and soil erosion, is ... -
Changes in density and composition of algal assemblages over time in two water purification plants
(North-West University, 2012)In recent years, due to a change in the water situation in South–Africa and the effect of eutrophication in our water systems, there has been a significant increase in algal abundance and changes in species composition. ... -
Composition and diversity of Mopaneveld herbaceous vegetation : an exclosure experiment
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)The herbaceous vegetation layer of the semi-arid Mopaneveld savanna possess a distinctive homogeneity and is highly dynamic in its response to disturbances such as herbivory. Understanding how this ecosystem reacts to ... -
Continuous riparian vegetation change following a large, infrequent flood along the Sabie River, Kruger National Park
(North-West University, 2012)The flood of 2000 caused extensive changes within the riparian landscape of the Sabie River, Kruger National Park (KNP). Changes within the riparian landscape and the removal of vegetation resulted in considerable changes ...