Crafford, Philippus Lodewicus(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: South Africa is a timber scarce country that will most probably experience a shortage of structural
timber in the near future. In this study the concept of using young finger‐jointed Eucalyptus grandis
timber ...
Lerm, Frederik Johannes(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Information on the external shape and internal properties of a tree such as the branch
structure, tree ring widths and formation, and defects such as resin pockets is important for
many forest –and wood ...
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Kiaat trees in Namibia are threatened by unsustainable harvesting practice. This study’s aim was to estimate the total value of an average Kiaat tree selected for harvesting with a focus on current timber ...
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Wood scarcity remains the main challenge for many rural households who still rely on natural
resources for energy needs. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between fuel
use and quality and ...
Dovey, Steven Bryan(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)
The subtropical ecosystem of the Zululand coastal plain is prized by the South African
commercial plantation forestry industry for its rapid clonal Eucalyptus growth, short rotations (6
to 7 years) and high yields. This ...
Poynton, R. J.(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 1968-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Trees are needed on the semi-arid Highveld of
the western Transvaal for shelterbelts, woodlots, fodder,
honey, shade and ornament.
A brief history of tree planting in the area,
more particularly at ...
Cunningham, Peter Low(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 1996-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT:Principle objectives of this study were to investigate the ecological feasibility of sustained utilization of mopane, using Venetia Limpopo Nature Reserve as a pilot study area. The study was limited to ...
Precision Forestry Symposium (2006 : Stellenbosch, South Africa)(Stellenbosch University. Department of Forest and Wood Science. Forest Engineering., 2006-03)
The objective of this symposium was to provide details of research results and
promote communication and share information on precision applications in forest
operations. lt is vitally important to now entrench precision ...
Dyantyi, S. D. (Simphiwe David)(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2007-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Unextracted (control) and PHWe Eucalyptus grandis wood chips were pulped at 15% active
alkali (AA) and 1% antraquinone (AQ). Another batch of wood chips were then inoculated
with fungal co-cultures of ...
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The characteristics and total fuel load of the forest floor (FF) and harvest residue (HR) are
needed to develop tools that can be used for fuel load management, fire risk analysis and
fire behaviour ...
Mwitwa, Jacob Pacific(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2004-04)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT:Six experiments, five in the glasshouse and one in the field near Nelspruit, were
carried out to ascertain the effect of factors related to shoot die-back, and of water
treatments on the growth and ...
The social biology and habitat selection of bushbuok, Tragelaphus scriptus, was investigated by ra~io-tracking five bushbuck in the same area, three males and two females. A large degree of over= lap of home ranges was ...
Du Plessis, Marius(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: A primary reason for the existence of the forest industry is to provide a renewable and natural resource for much needed timber and fibre products. Substantial improvements in management practices are ...
Esler, William Kevin(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Site Index is used extensively in modern commercial forestry both as an indicator of current and future site potential, but also as a means of site comparison. The concept is deeply embedded into current ...
De Beer, Margareta Caterine(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study sought to determine the possible socio-economic impacts of the phasing out of nearly
22 500 ha of plantations within the Southern and Western Cape regions of South Africa as a result of
a ...