Browsing by Subject "Vegetation structure"
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Avian ecology of arid habitats in Namibia
(North-West University, 2015)Examination of bird assemblages along an environmental gradient which encompasses both climate and habitat change is needed if we are to better understand the potential effects of these changes for avians and the ecological ... -
Birds of the riparian corridors of Potchefstroom, South Africa
(North-West University, 2012)A riparian ecosystem is the area between the aquatic and terrestrial setting of a stream, and serves as a corridor and habitat for birds. Several riparian ecosystems are located in urban environments, and three main riparian ... -
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 ... -
The identification and verification of optimal reintroduction sites for the Southern Ground Hornbill Bucorvus leadbeateri in the Musina area of the Limpopo Province, South Africa
(North-West University, 2011)The Southern Ground Hornbill (SGH) (Bucorvus leadbeateri) has recently been listed globally by the IUCN Red list as Endangered or Critically Endangered. In South Africa, the declining population of the SGH has led it to ... -
One savanna, many shapes: how bush control affects the woody layer in the southern Kalahari
(Elsevier, 2019)Bush thickening (shrub encroachment) is a major ecological and economic threat in southern African savannas. Different types and intensities of bush control (BC) are applied to counteract and mitigate bush thickening. ... -
Riparian bird diversity of the Ndumo Game Reserve, South Africa
(North-West University, 2016)Riparian areas are the ecotones between aquatic and terrestrial landscapes. They are critical areas for biodiversity conservation as they are rich in species diversity. Riparian habitats have more complex vegetation ...