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The vegetation of the Simanjiro Plains, Northern Tanzania
Author
Kahurananga, J
Publisher
African Journal of Ecology
Publication Year
1979
Body

Summary In a general ecological study of the Simanjiro Plains, northern Tanzania carried out from 1970 to 1972, the vegetation was studied as part of the habitat of large herbivores using this area. The main vegetation types are short Digitaria macroblephara and Panicum coloratum grassland covering 51%, Acacia tortillis and Commiphora schimperi woodland occupying 26%; the Acacia stuhlmannii and A. drepanolobium bushland occupying 13% and the Pennisetum mezianum and Acacia stuhlmannii (seasonally water-logged) bushed grassland occupying 10%. Low grass cover (46%) and widespread occurrence of unpalatable or even poisonous species is an indication of overgrazing. For a full list see the appendix.

Language
English
Resource Type
Text
Document Type
Journal Issue/Article
Journal Volume
17
Journal Number
2
Journal Pages
65-83
Journal Name
African Journal of Ecology
Keywords
ecology
grasslands
savanna
sheep
grazing
animal impact
Africa