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Tree species diversity of agro- and urban ecosystems within the Welgegund Atmospheric Measurement Station fetch region
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)
Rapid worldwide urbanisation has noteworthy ecological outcomes that shape the patterns of global biodiversity. Habitat loss, fragmentation, biological invasions, climate- and land-use change, alter ecosystem functioning ...
Plant diversity patterns of domestic gardens in five settlements of South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)
As urbanisation increases globally, domestic gardens are becoming increasingly important in
terms of ecosystem service provisioning, biodiversity conservation and human health and wellbeing.
Individually gardens are ...
Arthropod and plant diversity in maize agro-ecosystems of South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)
Agricultural intensification in the twentieth century has led to rapid biodiversity decreases on farmland. In sub-Saharan Africa, where rapid population increases and high direct dependence on natural resources coincide, ...
Vegetation establishment and functionality on kimberlite tailings in the afro-alpine zone of Lesotho
(North-West University (South Africa), 2017)
Mining activities can have severe negative impacts on the natural environment. It is therefore
important for mines to develop and implement mitigation measures through a rehabilitation
strategy. As such, Letšeng Diamond ...
Forb and soil microbe diversity patterns of ultramafic tailings facilities at Phalaborwa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2017)
Palabora Mining Company (PMC) in the Limpopo Province has exploited unique ultramafic
rock formations in the Phalaborwa Igneous Complex. Subsequently, mining activities has
created ‗mountains‘ of processed materials ...