Masters Degrees (Forest and Wood Science)

Investigating the impact of fire on the natural regeneration of woody species in dry and wet Miombo woodland

Mwansa, Paul (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 ...

Evaluation of the bonding quality of E. grandis cross-laminated timber made with a one-component polyurethane adhesive

Dugmore, Michael Keith (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 ...

Higher initial planting densities for South African-grown Pinus patula sawlog trees: the effect on stem form and land expectation value

Charlton, Ryan A. (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 ...

Cellulose nanocrystals isolated from South African invasive wood species

Raatz, Kyle Franco (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The increased use of cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) due to their high strength, environmentally friendly and renewable source presents a possibility to add value to the potential waste product of South ...

Estimating carbon sequestered in the cryptosepalum forest in Mwinilunga district of North-western Province, Zambia

Kambayi, Martin (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Cryptosepalum forests are an important part of the forest ecosystem in Mwinilunga district of the North–western Province, Zambia. Though they occupy only 3-5 % of the national total land area, their ...

Modelling aboveground biomass and nutrient export in South African Pinus elliottii

Muyambo, Phillip (2017-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The objective of this study was to develop an allometric model for Pinus elliottii grown in the Tsitsikamma region of the Eastern Cape province in South Africa. 20 trees were destructively sampled were ...

Structure, conduct and performance of honey markets in Zambia’s dryland forests

Nyawali, Bechani (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This research study assessed the commodity value chain structure, conduct and performance in relation to honey markets in Zambia’s dryland forest. The objectives were to (a) identify stakeholder’s strategic ...

Evaluating the sustainability, development impact and natural capital impact of invasive alien plant based value-adding enterprises

Mander, Nicola (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Invasive alien plants (IAPs) are a significant threat to South Africa’s biological diversity, water security and agricultural resources, and are associated with increasing human and ecological vulnerability ...

An investigation into the edge gluing of green Eucalyptus grandis lumber using a one-component polyurethane adhesive

Proller, Marco (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: South Africa is a timber-scarce country with a relatively small portion of only about 1% of its total land area being used for commercial forestry. Due to an increasing demand for timber but restrictio ...

Slope effect on costs and productivity of single-grip purpose-built and excavator based harvesters

Martin, Chad Jay (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In this study a mechanised Eucalyptus pulpwood cut-to-length harvesting operation comprising felling, debarking, debranching and cross cutting of assortments, was observed using time studies to determine ...

Assessing harvesting and postharvest handling practices of Strychnos cocculoides fruit in the Kavango West Region of Namibia

Elago, Selma Ndemutila (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Traditional harvesting methods used by rural people to harvest indigenous fruit remain a challenge in rural communities. Such methods lead to post harvest losses of fruit. This study was conducted in ...

Evaluation of the potential of non-woody invasive plant biomass for electricity generation

Melane, Mandlakazi (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Invasive alien plants (IAPs) threaten the existence of plant and animal biodiversity as they cause destruction to the natural habitats they invade. In South Africa the Natural Resource Management (NRM) ...

Agroforestry development and implementation in South Africa: an assessment of selected case studies

Guiney, Itchell Sandy (2016-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Agroforestry (AF) is the integrated approach of producing trees and agricultural crops and/or livestock in a single system on the same piece of land. Elements of AF have been practiced in South Africa ...

The impact of repeated prescribed burning in semi-mature pine plantation forests of Mpumalanga on fuel loads, nutrient pools and stand productivity

Gresse, Lodewyk Christoffel (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Wild fires in South Africa destroy vast areas of plantations annually and a growing need exists to reduce the fire risk effectively, economically and sustainably. Periodic prescribed burning is viewed by ...