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        2-D and 3-D proximal remote sensing for yield estimation in a Shiraz vineyard 

        Hacking, Christopher James (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)
        ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Precision viticulture aims to minimise production input expenses through the efficient management of vineyards, yielding the desired quantity and quality, while reducing the environmental footprint ...
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        Advances in optical earth observation for geological mapping : a Review 

        Ngcofe, Luncedo Dalithemba; Van Niekerk, Adriaan (CONSAS Conference, 2016)
        Recent increases in the availability of earth observation (EO) data and the advances made in its processing have opened up new opportunities for earth monitoring studies. This article reviews recent advances in EO, ...
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        An ‘age-regation’ process as theoretical understanding of the gated retirement village 

        Goldhaber, Ravit; Donaldson, Ronnie (SUN MeDIA Bloemfontein, 2012-04)
        Gating the elderly appears to be a common and inevitable part of international urban life. In our study we have used the structure-agency relationship to identify and analyse the salient elements of the process of gating. ...
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        Agricultural field boundary delineation using earth observation methods and multi-temporal Sentinel-2 imagery 

        Watkins, Barry (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)
        ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Accurate and up-to-date agricultural monitoring systems are critical for forecasting crop yield, planning resources and assessing the impact of threats to production (such as droughts or floods). The ...
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        Agritourism : market segmentation profile of potential and practising agritourists 

        Speirs, Lindsay Justine (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2003-04)
        ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Rural tourism and agritourism are in their infant stages in South Africa. It benefits the farmer, the local community, the rural area, the tourist and the country. It is therefore a viable option but ...
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        Aircraft noise management through controlled-area demarcation in South Africa : its application at Cape Town International airport 

        Van der Merwe, J. H.; Von Holdt, D. S. (Academy of Science for South Africa, 2005)
        Aircraft noise is a growing social, technical, economic and environmental problem, especially in developing countries like South Africa. It arises from the growth in air traffic, urbanization, uncoordinated planning around ...
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        Airport noise in South Africa – Prediction models and their effect on land-use planning 

        Goldschagg, Paul (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2007-12)
        The use of average energy aircraft noise contours as the sole means for guiding aircraft noise-based planning around airports is being questioned increasingly. A growing proportion of residents who live in neighbourhoods ...
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        'n Alternatief tot die voorsiening van plaaswerker behuising 

        Stoumann, Deone (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 1999-12)
        ENGLISH SUMMARY: South Africa is undergoing a process of rapid change focusing on the improvement of the living standards of previous disadvantage communities. In this context farmworkers are identified as an important ...
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        Alternative land uses to forestry in the Western Cape : a case study of La Motte plantation 

        Fernandes Ruiz, Ricardo (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2003-12)
        ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The South African government started the restructuring process of the state’s forest assets in 1998. The privatisation process includes all the assets of the South African Forestry Company (SAFCOL) and ...
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        An analysis of an urban edge as urban growth management instrument : Cape Town, South Africa 

        Horn, Anele (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)
        ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The City of Cape Town (CoCT) has since the 1990s employed an urban edge line and development edges policy as growth management instruments in its spatial development framework (SDF) (CoCT 2011). However, ...
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        An analysis of the continued resurfacing of illegal backyard dwellings settlements : a case study of Mbare Residential Suburb in Harare 

        Chirowodza, Primrose (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)
        ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The spatial growth of irregular settlements in cities of less developed countries reflects increasing disparities in the distribution of wealth and resources. 25-70% of the urban population in African ...
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        Analysis of the fire hazard posed by petrol stations in Stellenbosch and the extent to which planning acknowledges risk 

        Qonono, Kwanele (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)
        ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The study aimed to investigate the extent to which land-use planning in Stellenbosch, South Africa, considers the fire-risk posed by petrol stations, and the implications for public safety, as well as ...
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        Analysis of traffic accidents in Gaborone, Botswana 

        Pego, Maeletso (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2009-03)
        Botswana, a developing country in southern Africa, has not been spared the proliferating scourge of traffic accidents that is sweeping across the world. After HIV/AIDS, traffic accidents are the second largest cause of ...
      • Ants, altitude and change in the northern Cape Floristic Region 

        Botes, A.; McGeoch, M. A.; Robertson, H. G.; Van Niekerk, Adriaan; Davids, H. P.; Chown, S. L. (Blackwell publishing Ltd, 2006)
        Aim: Climate-modelling exercises have demonstrated that the Cape Floristic Region is highly sensitive to climate change and will apparently lose much of its northern limits over the next few decades. Because there is ...
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        The application of an Urban Sprawl Index : comparing towns and cities in the Western Cape Province, South Africa 

        Horn, Anele; Van Eeden, Amanda (CONSAS, 2018)
        The incidence and effects of urban sprawl have been the subject of a great many academic research mainly as a result of the challenges posed by continued urbanisation, especially in developing countries (see inter alia ...
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        Application of differential person and household growth in the Gauteng city-region, 2001-2011 

        Iturralde, Diego (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)
        ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study deals with differential person and household growth at electoral ward level for the period 2001 – 2011 for the Gauteng City-Region. From a theoretical perspective such growth at such small ...
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        Application of geospatial technology for gap analysis in tourism planning for the Western Cape 

        Van der Merwe, Johannes H.; Van Niekerk, Adriaan (Academy of Science of South Africa, 2013)
        ENGLISH ABSTRACT: We report on the use of modern spatial computing technology in the development of spatial tourism policy and planning in the context of a bounded resource base. We refer briefly to provincial tourism ...
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        The application of the Planning Indicators Model as a tool for measuring the success of the Metropolitan Spatial Development Framework in the Cape Metropolitan Area 

        Letsie, Moipone (Moipone Amelia Mantsebo) (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2004-12)
        ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Recently there has been growing interest in evaluating the performance and outcomes of spatial planning policies worldwide. In response to this a research was carried out to evaluate and monitor the ...
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        Applications of dairy wastewater as a fertilizer to agricultural land : an environmental management perspective 

        Torr, Leigh Christine (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2009-03)
        As with any form of intensive agriculture, there are potential environmental impacts associated with the management and housing of livestock on dairy farms. Within the field of dairy farming, particular focus falls to ...
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        Applying GIS in the evaluation of landscape aesthetics 

        Fourie, Rene (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2005-04)
        Scenic beauty, or landscape aesthetics, should be regarded as a valuable resource, to be protected and enhanced in order to generate income. Current environmental impact assessment (EIA) studies do not include the evaluation ...

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