Effects of land-use change on herbaceous vegetation in a semi-arid Mopaneveld savanna

• Published in: Bothalia Vol. 51; no. 1; pp. 1 - 26
• Main Authors: Siebert, F., van Staden, N., Komape, D.M., Swemmer, A.M., Siebert, S.J.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English; Portuguese
• Published: South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) 01.01.2021
• Subjects: Biodiversity Conservation; forb; anthropogenic disturbances; ecosystem stability; plant functional type

BACKGROUND: Low altitude Mopaneveld savanna in the northeastern parts of South Africa is generally well conserved. However, extensive copper mining, agricultural practices and urbanisation in the Phalaborwa region prompted research on the possible effects of land-use change on plant community divers...