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Conservation in human-influenced areas : epigaeic arthropods in the Cape Floristic Region Lowlands
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2006-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The conservation of biodiversity is becoming increasingly challenging as habitats are
disturbed, fragmented or destroyed. Although nature reserves now cover more than 10 %
of the earths’ surface it has ...
Spatial patterns in the microarthropod community associated with Azorella selago (Apiaceae) on the sub-Antarctic Prince Edward Islands
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2006-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The spatial distribution of animals and plants at different scales is a central theme in
ecology. Knowledge of biodiversity distribution is essential, especially with the current
threat of climate change ...
Small mammal communities in the transformed landscapes of the Western Cape lowlands and their role in alien invasion into fynbos remnants
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008-12)
The fynbos eco-region in the Western Cape lowlands has been extensively transformed by
anthropogenic activities such as agriculture and urban development, as well as invasive alien
plants. Elandsberg Private Nature Reserve ...
The interaction between a keystone plant species and its dominant epiphyte on Marion Island : climate change implications
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2007-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Climate has shown some remarkable changes over the past century, especially at the
polar and sub-polar regions. Southern Ocean Islands provide good models for studies
related to climate change effects, ...
Models of Bontebok (Damaliscus pygargus pygargus, Pallas 1766) habitat preferences in the Bontebok National Park and sustainable stocking rates
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2005-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT:This study concentrates on the Bontebok (Damaliscus pygargus pygargus Pallas 1766) population
of the Bontebok National Park. Using a combination of literature research, field observations,
satellite ...
Patterns of variability in Azorella selago Hook. (Apiaceae) on sub-Antarctic Marion Island : climate change implications
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2006-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Understanding the responses of species to climate change is a scientific
problem that requires urgent attention, especially under current conditions of
global climate change. The large and rapid rates ...
Disturbance factors related to conservation of biodiversity in large-scale ecological networks
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Globally, habitat transformation causes biodiversity loss, with the transformed matrix often affecting the disturbance regime in remnant natural patches. In South Africa, significant parts of the Indian ...
An investigation of the evolutionary diversification of a recent radiation of dwarf chameleons (Bradypodion) from KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: An important prerequisite for evolutionary change is variability in natural populations;
however, when phenotypic and molecular rates of change differ, species delimitation is
problematic. Such discordance ...
Locust and grasshopper outbreaks in Zululand sugarcane, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of the research presented in this dissertation was to investigate localised acridid outbreaks causing damage to sugarcane in Empangeni, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa. Reports of outbreaks with ...
Exploring meaningful nature experience, connectedness with nature and the revitalization of transformative education for sustainability
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Humanity‘s growing separation from nature is central to the convergent social and ecological crises facing earth. This is both a psychological (e.g. perceptual, emotional) and physical (e.g. experiential) ...