A comparison of five range condition assessment techniques used in the semi-arid western grassland biome of southern Africa
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Publisher
Journal of Arid Environments
Publication Year
1997
Body
Five techniques that are generally used in the western part of the grassland biome of southern Africa were evaluated. The techniques were tested on the mid-slopes (high species diversity) and pediments (low species diversity). The techniques were tested particularly with regard to their sensitivity for monitoring range condition changes. The Degradation Gradient Technique, as well as the Weighted Key Species Technique (to a lesser degree), appear to be the techniques best suited to this region at present.
Language
English
Resource Type
Text
Document Type
Journal Issue/Article
Journal Volume
35
Journal Number
4
Journal Pages
665-671
Collection
Journal Name
Journal of Arid Environments
Keywords
grazing gradient
Key Species
forage factors
ordination
grasslands
grazing
monitoring
forage quality
foraging ecology
degradation
Africa
Journal articles from the Grassland Society of Southern Africa (GSSA) African Journal of Range and Forage Science as well as related articles and reports from throughout the southern African region.