Author:Bruton, MN; Merron, SVDate:1985A list of references to research and records of alien and translocated aquatic animals in southern Africa is given, as well as a general introduction to the problem of invasive aquatic animals. Reference is made to 5&7 publications. The genera ...Read more
Author:Manders, PT; Dicks, FMDate:Dec 1989The first edition of a bibliography of fynbos ecology was produced in 1981 and comprised 814 references to work completed or commenced prior to the initiation of the Fynbos Biome Project. It is appropriate that this second edition of the ...Read more
Author:Davis, CDate:Apr 2010In many countries, decision-makers are seeking information from a wide range of disciplines on the potential impacts of climate change on environmental and socio-economic systems. This handbook is designed to present future climate change ...Read more
Author:Duncker, Louiza C; Gonçalves, DDate:Mar 2017Wildlife crime is a complex problem with many interconnected facets, which are generally responded to in parts or fragments in efforts to “break down” the complexity into manageable components. However, fragmentation increases complexity as ...Read more
Author:Le Maitre, David C; Van Wilgen, BW; Richardson, DMDate:1993Managers of natural areas require a wide variety of up-to-date and accurate information and maps to manage their lands effectively. This paper reviews the objectives of conservation management, and the problems faced by mountain catchment ...Read more
Author:Siegfried, WR; Davies, BRDate:Sep 1982One of the main challenges facing mankind is to find answers to pressing problems attending the utilization of natural resources, while at the same time taking care not to create even greater problems in the future. In South Africa, a step ...Read more
Author:Hall, AVDate:Nov 1984The aim of this book is to give a holistic setting to the conservation of plants and animals. Instead of concentrating on species alone, the aim is to spread the concern to the physical and biological features; including humanity that make ...Read more
Author:Jarman, MLDate:1986Natural vegetation in the lowland regions of the fynbos biome has been transformed by modern land-use practices to a patchwork of small remnants. A system is described for identifying sites of conservation merit from these known remnants, and ...Read more
Author:National Building Research InstituteDate:Sep 1981Energy is becoming increasingly expensive. Conservation can offset the increase in energy cost and can therefore be considered a new and can fairly inexpensive source of energy. The following article looks at the ways in which energy savings ...Read more
Author:Van Wilgen, BWDate:Sep 2009The history and development of fire and invasive alien plant management policies in fynbos during the 20th century are reviewed. Fire was initially condemned outright as a destructive force, but as its vital role became better understood, ...Read more
Author:Reyers, B; Polasky, S; Tallis, H; Mooney, HA; Larigauderie, ADate:May 2012Recently, some members of the conservation community have used ecosystem services as a strategy to conserve biodiversity. Others in the community have criticized this strategy as a distraction from the mission of biodiversity conservation. ...Read more
Author:Nel, JL; Driver, A; Strydom, W; Maherry, A; Petersen, C; Hill, Liesl; Roux, DJDate:Oct 2012This presentation highlights the use of systematic conservation planning to identify priority areas for managing the health of freshwater ecosystems and their associated biodiversity and ecosystem services.Read more
Author:Seile, BP; Bareetseng, Andries S; Koitsiwe, MT; Aremu, AODate:Mar 2022Harvesting of medicinal plants in the wild has an impact on sustainability of medicinal plants, which leads to the need for intervention in terms of conservation strategies. Siphonochilus aethiopicus, commonly known as African ginger or wild ...Read more
Author:Raal, PA; Burns, MERDate:May 1996In 1989, the opportunity was identified to create a botanical map series which could be used by authorities to make informed decisions and which would highlight the potential impact significance of proposed coastal developments on affected ...Read more