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Phosphate-bonded composite products : the influence of filler materials, biomass type, and processing method on panel properties
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: There is renewed effort in the construction sector to reduce CO2 emissions through the use of alternative binding materials to conventional Portland cements. Among the alternatives are phosphate-based ... -
An investigation into the environmental sustainability of buildings in South Africa with a focus on timber building systems
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Buildings are responsible for about 33% of global anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions, high-energy consumption and other environmental resource uses. Numerous studies over the past 20 years showed that ... -
Properties and potential use of Irvingia gabonensis and Irvingia wombolu kernel extract as an eco-friendly wood adhesive
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The wood composite industry relies mostly on formaldehyde-based adhesives derived from non-renewable petrochemical sources. However, due to formaldehyde emission from the composite products bonded with ... -
Chemical properties of thermally degraded E. dunnii and E. macarthurii
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Wild fires in South Africa lead to the destruction of an average of 14 000ha of forest plantation annually. In order to reduce the loss of resources the possible recovery of wood after a wildfires was ... -
The potential of South African timber products to reduce the environmental impact of buildings
(Academy of Science of South Africa, 2017)South Africa was the first country in Africa to implement a locally developed green building rating tool and has a growing number of rated green building projects. The method of life-cycle assessment can help to compare ... -
Proceedings of Merensky Young Scientist Seminar : valuation and evaluation of forest resources
(Department of Forest and Wood Science, Stellenbosch University, 2018)Stellenbosch University celebrates its 100 year birthday in 2018. Agriculture was one of the first four faculties established in 1918 and merged in 2006 with the Faculty of Forestry to become the current Faculty of ... -
Characteristics of selected non-woody invasive alien plants in South Africa and an evaluation of their potential for electricity generation
(University of Cape Town, Energy Research Centre, 2017)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Alien invasive plants (AIPs) pose a threat to the existence of plant and animal biodiversity in the ecosystems they invade. They need to be cleared, monitored and eventually eradicated from the landscape. ... -
Growth at the microscale : long term thinning effects on patterns and timing of intra-annual stem increment in radiata pine
(SpringerOpen, 2018-10-09)Background: Stem radial growth in forests is not uniform. Rather, it is characterized by periods of relatively fast or slow growth, or sometimes no growth at all. These fluctuations are generally a function of varying ... -
Fertilisation of semi-mature Pinus elliottii and Pinus elliottii x caribaea stands on a climatic gradient in the Tsitsikamma and its effect on system nutrition and stand productivity
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Eight field trials were established in October 2015 to test the effect of different nitrogen and phosphorous combinations on Pinus elliottii and P. elliottii x caribaea growth. Fertiliser is costly, and ... -
Potential for utilization of wood ash on coastal arenosols with limited buffer capacity in KwaZulu-Natal and its effect on eucalypt stand nutrition and growth
(Italian Society of Silviculture and Forest Ecology, 2017)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: A field trial was established to test the effects of various wood ash and fertilizer application rates on the nutrition and early growth of a clonal Eucalyptus grandis × urophylla stand near Richards ... -
Facilitating the recovery of natural evergreen forests in South Africa via invader plant stands
(SpringerOpen, 2017)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Contrary to general belief, planted and naturalized stands of introduced species facilitate the recovery of natural evergreen forests and their diversity. Forest rehabilitation actions are often performed ... -
Climate change effects in the Western Himalayan ecosystems of India : evidence and strategies
(SpringerOpen, 2017)Background: The fragile landscapes of the Himalayan region are highly susceptible to natural hazards, and there is ongoing concern about current and potential climate change impacts. This study provides background information ... -
How beta diversity and the underlying causes vary with sampling scales in the Changbai mountain forests
(John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2017-10)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study aims to establish a relationship between the sampling scale and tree species beta diversity temperate forests and to identify the underlying causes of beta diversity at different sampling ... -
Investigating the potential of strength grading green Eucalyptus grandis lumber using multi-sensor technology
(North Carolina State University, 2017-11)The exploitation of Eucalyptus grandis lumber as structural material may take advantage of the finger-joint and edge-gluing of the boards while they are still wet, so as to reduce the natural susceptibility of the species ... -
Analysing taxonomic structures and local ecological processes in temperate forests in North Eastern China
(BioMed Central, 2017)Background: One of the core issues of forest community ecology is the exploration of how ecological processes affect community structure. The relative importance of different processes is still under debate. This study ... -
Climate as possible reproductive barrier in Pinus radiata (D. Don) interspecific hybridisation
(Marin Dracea National Research-Development Institute in Forestry, 2017)Historically, interspecific hybridisation with Pinus radiata D. Don had limited success. The effect of environmental conditions and position of pollination bags in the tree were investigated as possible hybridisation ... -
Investigating the impact of fire on the natural regeneration of woody species in dry and wet Miombo woodland
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The miombo woodland is an extensive tropical seasonal woodland and dry forest formation in extent of 2.7 million km². The woodland contributes highly to maintenance and improvement of people’s livelihood ... -
Investigating pollination success between Pinus radiata and selected pine species
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Pinus radiata is not only an important commercial plantation species in the Southern Hemisphere, but it is highly susceptible to Fusarium circinatum. Interspecific hybridisation attempts between P. radiata ... -
Higher initial planting densities for South African-grown Pinus patula sawlog trees: the effect on stem form and land expectation value
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: There are concerns that the modulus of elasticity (MOE) of Pinus patula lumber in South Africa has decreased mainly due to faster growth and reduced rotation ages. However, a number of recent studies have ... -
Evaluation of the bonding quality of E. grandis cross-laminated timber made with a one-component polyurethane adhesive
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Eucalyptus grandis is South Africa‘s most important commercial hardwood species. The availability of E. grandis and its fast growth rate creates the opportunity to explore its uses further. Cross-laminated ...
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