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TRD: Institute for Plant Production:S PASTURE SCIENCE
Research topics include:
Coordinator: Nelmarič Visser
E-mail: nelmariev@elsenburg.com
Includes the following projects:
- restoration ecology,
- seed studies,
- seed production of indigenous species for use in restoration practices,
- management of invader species,
- management practices,
- veld monitoring, and
- various proposed projects for C.A.P.E. initiative.
Recent publications and projects:
- Report: Final report on the renosterveld assessment workshop, which includes an updated assessment form. The method will be tested in the veld during the next month. If you are testing the method yourselves, I would welcome all comments. Contact: ClementC@elsenburg.com.
Download - .pdf file. - M.Sc thesis: Assesment of veld utilisation practices and veld condition in the Little Karoo by Clement Cupido
The veld condition in the Little Karoo is in various states of degradation and grazing by domestic livestock and this grazing is considered as the major anthropogenic force that changed the landscape. This region with its extremely rich plant species diversity and endemics, has supported small livestock for at least 2 000 years, and since colonization (250 years ago) been intensively used for the production of a variety of livestock. Ostrich production developed as the major source of income for this region.
Download - .pdf file
Summary of project and thesis
Recent articles:
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