Human response and adaptation to drought in the arid zone: lessons from southern Africa
Human adaptation and response to drought is primarily through evasion or endurance. A review of historical agricultural practices in southern Africa demonstrates evidence of drought evasion response strategies in well-established transhumance routes, where herders move livestock on a seasonal basis...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Academy of Science of South Africa
2009-12-01
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| Series: | South African Journal of Science |
| Online Access: | http://archive.sajs.co.za/index.php/SAJS/article/view/36 |