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Vegetation ecology of Drakensberg foothill moist grassland on Hlogoma Mountain, Underberg, KwaZulu-Natal

Berruti, Sharron Marion (2017-11)

Hlogoma Mountain is a small inselberg surrounded by farms and commercial forestry in the Underberg district (KwaZulu-Natal) within the Gs10 Drakensberg Foothill Moist Grassland. As little is known about the vegetation on ...
Natural resources and the rural development challenge in Sudan: the case of the Greater Kordofan states

Osman, Mahdi Ismail Mahdi (2018-02)

This study is a contribution to the research projects in Africa that are concerned with the analysis of the various conflicts that currently face the continent. Political, ethnic, religious, cultural, and other forms of ...
An assessment of the feasible application of environmental valuation methods on Rand Water open-space

Bouwer, Rinus; Hendrick, Richard M; Taylor, Megan; Kruger, Andre (University of the Free State, 2008)

Rand Water has contracted University of South Africa (UNISA) to develop a monetary valuation method for its open spaces and its inherent ecological functions. This article begins by reviewing existing contemporary ...
An interdisciplinary approach for non-lethal pigeon control

Harris, Emma; de Crom, EP; Wilson, Ann (Research Information Ltd, 2016)
An Exploratory Descriptive Study of Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns of Staphylococcus Spp. Isolated from Horses Presented at a Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Oguttu, James Wabwire; Qekwana, Daniel Nenene; Odoi, Agricola (BMC, 2017)

Background: Antimicrobial resistant Staphylococcus are becoming increasingly important in horses because of the zoonotic nature of the pathogens and the associated risks to caregivers and owners. Knowledge of the burden ...
Analysis of landscape performance assessment by key stakeholders in a transfrontier conservation area

Chitakira, Munyaradzi; Torquebiau, Emmanuel; Ferguson, Willem; Mearns, Kevin F. (Taylor & Francis, 2017)

Stakeholder engagement has become an important aspect of sustainable natural resources management. This study analysed a landscape performance assessment by local and ‘external’ stakeholders in a transfrontier conservation ...
Applying sustainable tourism indicators to measure the sustainability performance of two tourism lodges in the Namib Desert

Baker, Melissa; Mearns, Kevin F. (Africa Journals, 2017)

The tourism industry is one of the fastest growing industries worldwide, and its preeminent role as a fundamental contributor to the economic sector cannot be disputed. However, the tourism industry is not as harmless ...
Potential to grow informal waste recycling in semi-urban areas: case of the P.E.A.C.E. recycling buyback centre in Senwabarwana, Limpopo

Chisango, Eliot Tichaona (2017-02)

This research aimed to investigate an area of research that has largely been overlooked in the past, that is, the efficiency, profitability and sustainability of informal waste recycling in semi-urban areas. In exploring ...
An estimate of carbon footprint of Ekurhuleni Health District office and provincial clinic employees

Elimi, Ibrahim O (2017-02)

Climate change is regarded as the greatest threat facing the world today. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) concluded that climate change is caused by human activities, as a result of greenhouse gases ...
Assessment of the availability and effectiveness of environmental education through the Eco-Schools Programme at Umzinyathi District schools

Buthelezi, Sibongile Alleta (2015-11)

(a) Background of the study The study was conducted at Umzinyathi District schools. Umzinyathi District comprises of four circuits, i.e. Umvoti, Nqutu, Msinga and Endumeni. The study intended to find out if EE education ...
Determination and characterisation of trace metals and persistant oganic pollutants in Baynespruit river, Sobantu, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Zuma, Vincent Thulani (2017-06)

This study assesses the presence of selected trace metals and pops in the Baynespruit River, Sobantu, KwaZulu-Natal. Sediments, plants and water samples were collected along the river during dry and wet season. For metal ...
Development of a flood-frequency model for the river basins of the Central Region of Malawi as a tool for engineering design and disaster preparedness in flood-prone areas

Laisi, Elton (2016-09)

Since 1971, a number of flood frequency models have been developed for river basins in Malawi for use in the design of hydraulic structures, but the varied nature of their results have most often given a dilemma to the ...
Sustainable tourism implementation for small accommodation establishments in South Africa

Glen, Niki (2017-02)

Tourism is viewed as an important industry to help local economies overcome poverty and low rates of employment. The economic benefits of a growing tourism industry cannot be disputed in a South Africa where unemployment ...
An integrated and comparative approach towards identification, characterization and functional annotation of candidate genes for drought tolerance in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench)

Adugna Abdi Woldesemayat; Van Heusden, Peter; Ndimba, Bongani K.; Christoffels, Alan (2017-12-22)

Background: Drought is the most disastrous abiotic stress that severely affects agricultural productivity worldwide. Understanding the biological basis of drought-regulated traits, requires identification and an in-depth ...
Evaluating the impact of environmental governance on biodiversity management in South African cities

Naidoo, Santhuri Santhakumari (2017-07)

South Africa is recognised as one of the megadiverse nations of the world. In recent years, the South African Government has prioritised human needs, without adequately safeguarding the country’s natural resources. ...
Assessment of waste management practices in the informal business sector in Olievenhoutbosch township, Pretoria

Dube, Innocent (2017-02)

The increase in global population and high urbanisation rates characterised by high resource consumption and waste generation levels has led to challenges in waste management around the world. Waste management remains ...
Understanding the attitudes and perceptions of South African residents towards anti-rhino poaching initiatives : a study in Bloemfontein, Free State province, South Africa

Gyimah, Issah (2016-12)

This dissertation reports on the findings of a study conducted in order to understand the impact of the attitudes and perceptions of some residents in Bloemfontein, towards rhino poaching and anti-rhino poaching initiatives ...
The quantification of medical waste from the point of generation to the point of disposal: case studies at three private hospitals in Pretoria

Heunis, Louis Barend (2016-11)

The South African Waste Information System (SAWIS) was developed by the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEAT) in 2005. This is a system used by government and industry to capture routine data on the tonnages ...
Natural mechanisms of erosion prevention and stabilisation in a Marakele Peatland ; implications for conservation management

Bootsma, Antoinette Alexandra (2016-12)

The Matlabas mire, an actively peat accumulating wetland, is located in the headwaters of the Matlabas River, Marakele National Park, Limpopo Province, South Africa. Various seepage zones and artesian peat domes are contained ...
Local adaptation practice in response to climate change in the Bilate River Basin, Southern Ethiopia

Getahun Garedew Wodaje (2017-03)

The study was conducted in the Bilate River Watershed. Bilate River is one of the inland rivers of Ethiopia that drains in to the northern watershed of the Lake Abaya-Chamo Drainage Basin which forms part of the Main ...

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