Grasses Grazers Of Botswana And The Surrounding Savanna
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Grasses Grazers Of Botswana And The Surrounding Savanna
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Author : Veronica Roodt
language : en
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Release Date : 2015-06-03
Grasses Grazers Of Botswana And The Surrounding Savanna written by Veronica Roodt and has been published by Penguin Random House South Africa this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-03 with Nature categories.
An accessible reference to the grasses and grazers of this region, Veronica Roodt’s book details the fascinating ways in which these plants and animals have evolved together. The book covers: some 100 grass species (includes sketches and photographs of each species) that are preferred livestock and wild game fodder and that serve as indicators of veld condition; the role of grasses in the food chain; grass anatomy and growth; how grazers have evolved to survive on grasses, both physically and in terms of their behaviour; significant grazers that occur in the region and that play a vital role in shaping the savanna biome, and effective grassland management practices. Nature lovers, farmers, students and tourists who seek an in-depth look at the interactions between grasses and the grazers that depend on them for life need look no further than this invaluable guide.
A Checklist Of Botswana Grasses
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Author : Monicah Kabelo
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004
A Checklist Of Botswana Grasses written by Monicah Kabelo and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Grasses categories.
Elephants And Savanna Woodland Ecosystems
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Author : Christina Skarpe
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2014-04-02
Elephants And Savanna Woodland Ecosystems written by Christina Skarpe and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-02 with Science categories.
During the nineteenth century, ivory hunting caused a substantial decrease of elephant numbers in southern Africa. Soon after that, populations of many other large and medium-sized herbivores went into steep decline due to the rinderpest pandemic in the 1890s. These two events provided an opportunity for woodland establishment in areas previously intensively utilized by elephants and other herbivores. The return of elephants to currently protected areas of their former range has greatly influenced vegetation locally and the resulting potential negative effects on biodiversity are causing concern among stakeholders, managers, and scientists. This book focuses on the ecological effects of the increasing elephant population in northern Botswana, presenting the importance of the elephants for the heterogeneity of the system, and showing that elephant ecology involves much wider spatiotemporal scales than was previously thought. Drawing on the results of their research, the authors discuss elephant-caused effects on vegetation in nutrient-rich and nutrient-poor savannas, and the potential competition between elephants on the one hand and browsers and mixed feeders on the other. Ultimately this text provides a comprehensive review of ecological processes in African savannas, covering long-term ecosystem changes and human-wildlife conflicts. It summarises new knowledge on the ecology of the sub-humid African savanna ecosystems to advance the general functional understanding of savanna ecosystems across moisture and nutrient gradients.
Grasses Of East Africa
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Author : Dino J. Martins
language : en
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Release Date : 2022-02-01
Grasses Of East Africa written by Dino J. Martins and has been published by Penguin Random House South Africa this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-02-01 with Nature categories.
Grasses of East Africa describes 100 species of common, ecologically important or remarkable grasses found in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi. Grasses comprise one of the largest plant families on Earth, but are possibly the most overlooked. Yet it is these ubiquitous and important plants that have the greatest impact on our daily lives – providing a wide range of staple foods for humans globally, a fundamental source of grazing for livestock, and food and shelter for an infinite variety of wildlife. This book includes: Clearly laid out and easy-to-use species descriptions; beautiful line and watercolour illustrations with labels highlighting notable features; full-colour photographs; a concise introduction covering the economic significance of grasses, their ecology, habitats and conservation. Grasses of East Africa will prove invaluable to students, scientists, travellers and nature lovers as it aids identification while also highlighting the functions of these important and often beautiful plants. Sales points: Accessible descriptions of 100 East African grass species; exquisite illustrations; full-colour photographs of all featured species; expert author.
World Savannas
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Author : Jayalaxshm Mistry
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-09-15
World Savannas written by Jayalaxshm Mistry and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-15 with Science categories.
An interdisciplinary text on the world's savannas, covering the geography, ecology, economics and politics of savanna regions. Savannas are a distinct vegetation type, covering a third of the world's land surface area and supporting a fifth of the world's population. There has been a wide range of literature on the subject, but the majority of work has focused on the ecology or development of savanna areas, ignoring the wider interdisciplinary issues affecting contemporary savannas. World Savannas aims to buck this trend, providing students with an up-to-date and comprehensive introduction to the global importance of savannas.
Only In Africa
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Author : Norman Owen-Smith
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2021-10-07
Only In Africa written by Norman Owen-Smith and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-10-07 with Science categories.
Demonstrates how Africa's physical features, savannas and abundant grazers enabled frugivorous apes to become savanna-living hunters.
Kaapse Bibliotekaris
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017
Kaapse Bibliotekaris written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with Libraries categories.
Issues for Nov. 1957- include section: Accessions. Aanwinste, Sept. 1957-
Savannas Of Our Birth
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Author : Robin S. Reid
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2012-10
Savannas Of Our Birth written by Robin S. Reid and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10 with Business & Economics categories.
"Ultimately, we can all trace our origins back to the savannas of Africa. Robin Reid's book provides an eloquent introduction into the biology of the savannas that shaped us as humans; simultaneously, she provides an insightful and comprehensive overview of current and future threats to East African savannas and the steps that need to be taken to conserve the world we first lived in. Don't go to East Africa without first reading this book; it will enhance your safari and empower your research."–Andrew P. Dobson, author of Conservation and Biodiversity "Savannas of Our Birth provides a balanced, scientific, and accessible examination of the current state of East African savannas and the relationships among the wildlife and people who live there. Reid examines how savannas came to be and what alternative futures may be possible by trying to chart a middle ground in contentious debates about conservation and local rights."–J. Terrence McCabe, author of Cattle Bring Us to Our Enemies: Turkana Ecology, History, and Raiding in a Disequilibrium System "Reid's research focusing on pastoralists has reminded me that wildlife and domestic livestock co-existed to their mutual benefit for the last 2000 years. With reopened eyes, I've even seen it for myself in the case of the Masai and the savanna wildlife I study. There is an extraordinary wealth of information in this book."–Richard D. Estes, author of The Behavior Guide to African Mammals
A Handbook Of Common Grasses In Botswana
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Author : David I. Field
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1976
A Handbook Of Common Grasses In Botswana written by David I. Field and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1976 with Forage plants categories.
Desertification In Developed Countries
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Author : David A. Mouat
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-12-06
Desertification In Developed Countries written by David A. Mouat and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-06 with Science categories.
Desertification has re-emerged as a topic of global significance as a consequence of the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development. When first addressed over a generation ago, attention was drawn to the compelling, spectacular images of sand dunes engulfing farmlands and parched cattle dying around wells. Research tended to focus on these events as unusual phenomena that involved the unfortunate collision of climate and `irrational' land use. Since then, the work of many researchers has shown us that desertification is a multifaceted problem that involves climatic, biogeochemical, political, and socio-economic processes that operate more or less continuously but at rates that vary in time and space. No attempts to arrest or reverse desertification that ignore this complexity are likely to succeed. In a single volume, `Desertification in Developed Countries' describes the multiple dimensions of desertification as well as the novel approaches that have been used to address it within the economies of developed countries. This is done from the perspectives and experiences of the numerous authors who have contributed to this book.
