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An investigation of selected mechanical and physical properties of young, unseasoned and finger-jointed Eucalyptus grandis timber

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 ...
A method for three-dimensional stem analysis and its application in a study on the occurrence of resin pockets in Pinus patula

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 ...
Assessment of trade-offs between timber and carbon values of Pterocarpus angolensis (Kiaat) in the Kavango Region of Namibia : a comparison of current and potential values

Moses, Moses (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)

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 ...
Impact of fuelwood quality and quantity on rural households’ energy use in Omusati region in North-West of Namibia

Hainduwa, Feliciana Ndapewa (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)

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 ...
Trees for the Western Transvaal selected on the basis of arboretum trials

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 ...
Prospects for sustained harvesting of mopane (Colophospermum mopane) on the Venetia Limpopo Nature Reserve and its implications for browsing ungulates

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 ...
Fungal pretreatment of unextracted and pressurized hot water extracted Eucalyptus Grandis wood chips

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 ...
Fuel load characterisation and quantification for the development of fuel models for Pinus patula in South Africa

Ross, Timothy Ian (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2004-12)

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 ...
Some aspects of the ecology of bushbuck (Tragelaphus scriptus Pallas 1776) in the southern Cape

Odendaal, Pieter Benjamin (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 1977-03)

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 ...
On the development and application of indirect site indexes based on edaphoclimatic variables for commercial forestry in South Africa

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 ...
Thes-economic impact of the phasing out of plantations in the Western and Southern Cape regions of South Africa : a case study of three plantations.

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 ...
The effect of site and cambial age on selected anatomical properties of

Wondifraw, Daniel (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of this project was to determine the site effect- especially water availability - and the effect of cambial age on selected anatomical properties of Pinus radiata, in order to be able to predict ...
Growth responses to fertilizer application of thinned, mid-rotation Pinus radiata stands across a soil water availability gradient in the Boland area of the Western Cape

Chikumbu, Vavariro (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of mid rotation fertilizer application on leaf area index (LAI), basal area and volume increment in thinned Pinus radiata stands on the most common ...
Harvesting of invasive woody vegetation (Eucalyptus lehmanii, Leptospermum laevigatum, Acacia cyclops) as energy feedstock in the Cape Agulhas Plain of South Africa

Kitenge, Emile Museu (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study is aimed at testing the possibility of using woody biomass from three invasive woody vegetation types (Spider Gum, Myrtle and Acacia) for production of bioenergy in the Cape Agulhas Plain. ...
Die ekonomiese ontwikkeling van die bosbou-onderneming in Suid-Afrika

De Villiers, P. C. (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 1951-05)

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