The use of Colophospermum mopane wood was quantified from six villages in the northeast of the Limpopo Province, South Africa. One hundred and eighty individuals were interviewed from the selected villages. Three villages were located in the depleted woodlands and the remaining three at abundant woodlands. Traditional governance structures within the selected villages and relevant conversation department officials were also interviewed. Colophospermum mopane is an essential source of fuelwood and provide poles used for construction of traditional structures. This study has provided some basic estimates of wood products used in rural livelihood. Colophospermum mopane is the ideal species for fuelwood supply.
Reference:
Makhado, RA, Potgieter, MJ and Wessels, DCJ. 2009. Colophospermum mopane wood utilisation in the Northeast of the Limpopo Province, South Africa. Ethnobotanical Leaflets. Vol. 13. pp 921-945
Makhado, R., Potgieter, M., & Wessels, D. (2009). Colophospermum mopane wood utilisation in the Northeast of the Limpopo Province, South Africa. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/3536
Makhado, RA, MJ Potgieter, and DCJ Wessels "Colophospermum mopane wood utilisation in the Northeast of the Limpopo Province, South Africa." (2009) http://hdl.handle.net/10204/3536
Makhado R, Potgieter M, Wessels D. Colophospermum mopane wood utilisation in the Northeast of the Limpopo Province, South Africa. 2009; http://hdl.handle.net/10204/3536.
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