Guidelines for restoring Lowland Sand Fynbos ecosystems

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dc.contributorBM van der Linde for text editingen_ZA
dc.contributorP Grey for document designen_ZA
dc.contributor.authorHolmes, Patricia M.en_ZA
dc.contributor.authorEsler, Karen J.en_ZA
dc.contributor.authorGeerts, Sjirken_ZA
dc.contributor.authorNgwenya, Duduzile K.en_ZA
dc.contributor.authorRebelo, Anthony G.en_ZA
dc.contributor.authorDorse, Clifforden_ZA
dc.contributor.authorvan der Merwe, Jacquesen_ZA
dc.contributor.authorRetief, Jacobusen_ZA
dc.contributor.authorHall, Stuart A.en_ZA
dc.contributor.authorGrey, Penelopeen_ZA
dc.contributor.authorNsikani, Mlungele N.en_ZA
dc.contributor.otherFaculty of AgriSciences, Department of Conservation Ecology and Entomology.en_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2022-02-17T06:06:11Z
dc.date.available2022-02-17T06:06:11Z
dc.date.issued2022-02
dc.descriptionCITATION: Holmes, P.M., et al. 2022. Guidelines for restoring Lowland Sand Fynbos ecosystems. Stellenbosch: Stellenbosch Univesity, Department of Conservation Ecology and Entomology.en_ZA
dc.descriptionThe original publication is available at http://biodiversityadvisor.sanbi.org/planning-and-assessment/ecological-restoration/en_ZA
dc.description.abstractLowland Sand Fynbos ecosystems are among the most threatened terrestrial systems in South Africa. Of the ten Sand Fynbos veld types, seven are Critically Endangered or Endangered according to the IUCN Red List of Ecosystems. They are all either poorly protected, or not protected at all in the conservation network. Sand Fynbos ecosystems harbour unique biodiversity, but owing to their lowland locations experience extensive losses to other land uses. Some natural pockets remain scattered within agricultural or urban developments. They are, however degraded due to invasive alien plants, inappropriate fire regimes or pollution and are an urgent priority to restore. National biodiversity targets aim for a minimum proportion of an ecosystem type to be retained in a natural or near-natural state. The minimum target for Sand Fynbos ecosystems is mostly 30% of the original extent – a target no longer attainable for several of these ecosystems, such as Cape Flats Sand Fynbos. For many of these precious systems, this means a necessary focus on their restoration. The purpose of these guidelines is to assist managers and landowners of degraded Sand Fynbos vegetation to restore biodiversity and contribute to the conservation of these threatened ecosystems. The guidelines outline appropriate methods to restore degraded Sand Fynbos ecosystems, based on the latest research and field trial outcomes.en_ZA
dc.description.sponsorshipHans Hoheisen Charitable Trusten_ZA
dc.description.sponsorshipBiodiversity Management Branch, City of Cape Townen_ZA
dc.description.sponsorshipSANBI - South African National Biodiversity Instituteen_ZA
dc.description.sponsorshipHans Hoheisen Charitable Trust
dc.description.versionPublishers versionen_ZA
dc.format.extent95 pages : illustrations (some color), mapsen_ZA
dc.identifier.citationHolmes, PM, Esler, KJ, Geerts, S, Ngwenya, DK, Rebelo, AG, Dorse, C, Van der Merwe, J, Hall, SW, Grey, P & Nsikani, MM. 2022. Guidelines for restoring Lowland Sand Fynbos ecosystems. Stellenbosch: Stellenbosch Univesity, Department of Conservation Ecology and Entomology.en_ZA
dc.identifier.isbn978-0-620-98765-3
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/124162
dc.language.isoen_ZAen_ZA
dc.rights.holderAuthors retain copyright
dc.subjectSand Fynbos ecosystems -- South Africa -- Cape Flats -- Managementen_ZA
dc.subjectFynbos -- Effect of fires on -- South Africa -- Cape Flatsen_ZA
dc.subjectFynbos -- Climatic factors -- South Africa -- Western Capeen_ZA
dc.subjectFynbos ecology -- South Africa -- Western Cape -- Managementen_ZA
dc.subjectLowland Sand Fynbos -- Conservationen_ZA
dc.titleGuidelines for restoring Lowland Sand Fynbos ecosystemsen_ZA
dc.typeBooken_ZA
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