Evaluating long term effects of fire frequency on soil seed bank composition and species diversity in a semi-arid , South African savanna

Fire is generally used as a management tool for different vegetation types such as savannas and grasslands in southern Africa. In the False Thornveld of the Eastern Cape, fire is commonly used to control bush encroachment and to increase grass production, as grasses are important source of forage fo...

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Main Author: Mabuza, Thembisile Veronicah
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: University of Fort Hare 2011
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10353/346