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Using UAV multispectral photography to discriminate plant species in a seep wetland of the Fynbos Biome
Wetlands harbour a wide range of vital ecosystems. Hence, map** wetlands is essential to conserving the ecosystems that depend on them. However,...
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What drives patchiness in palmiet wetlands?
Wetland communities are shaped by high levels of stress, disturbance and competition. Using South African palmiet wetlands as a case study ( Prionium...
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Analysis and conceptual geospatial modelling of the intermediary role of wetlands in drylands in post-fire material flux dynamics, Silvermine River catchment, Cape Town
Although it is generally accepted that wetlands in drylands are subject to higher fire frequencies than wetlands in humid regions, little is known...
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Denning and maternal behavior of caracals (Caracal caracal)
Knowledge of behaviors surrounding reproduction in wild species is essential to the development of effective management and conservation strategies....
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Evaluating the potential for natural ecosystem recovery in cut-and-fill wetlands: case study of Pietersielieskloof palmiet wetland, South Africa
Cut-and-fill processes, characteristic of many valley-bottom wetlands, present a major challenge to practitioners planning wetland restoration. It is...
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Predicting wetland occurrence, main hydrogeomorphic type and vulnerability in the predominantly arid to semi-arid interior of the Western Cape, South Africa
As with drylands globally, there has been limited effort to map and characterize wetlands in the Western Cape interior of South Africa. Thus, the...
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Pollination and reproduction enhance the invasive potential of an early invader: the case of Lythrum salicaria (purple loosetrife) in South Africa
The potential of an alien plant to spread rapidly and colonize new habitat may be related to the mode of reproduction and the ability to attract...
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Fire-prone Rhamnaceae with South African affinities in Cretaceous Myanmar amber
The rapid Cretaceous diversification of flowering plants remains Darwin’s ‘abominable mystery’ despite numerous fossil flowers discovered in recent...
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The contribution of wetland flora to regional floristic diversity across a wide range of climatic conditions in southern Africa
The assessment of regional diversity of wetlands at a country-wide scale can be challenging for data-poor countries. However, plant species records...
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Actinobacteria diversity associated with marine sediments and a wetland system, Agulhas-South Africa
BackgroundSouth Africa is known for its great biodiversity. The Agulhas Plain represents one such unique environment where low-gradient topography...
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Observational Support for Regional Policy Implementation: Land Surface Change Under Anthropogenic and Climate Pressure in SALDi Study Sites
South Africa is a vast, very diverse and dynamic country experiencing rapidly changing demands for the utilization of its natural resources. At the...
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Population density estimate of leopards (Panthera pardus) in north-western Mpumalanga, South Africa, determined using spatially explicit capture–recapture methods
The African leopard ( Panthera pardus pardus ) has lost much of its historical range within South Africa. The remaining suitable habitat for the...
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Environmental Challenges to Meeting Sustainable Development Goals in Southern Africa
There is an inextricable link between ecosystem integrity and the potential for achieving sustainable development goals (SDG). This chapter...
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The impact of anthropogenically induced degradation on the vegetation and biochemistry of South African palmiet wetlands
There are many different anthropogenic causes of wetland degradation, such as disturbances which affect the physical structure of wetlands, resulting...
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Smoke effects on the germination of Cerrado species
Fire is a natural component in tropical open ecosystems. Therefore, species are adapted to and thrive in post-fire conditions. In these fire-prone...
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Catchment and Depositional Studies for the Reconstruction of Past Environmental Change in Southern Africa
Terrestrial signals in marine sedimentary archives are often used for reconstructing past environments, vegetation and climate, as well as for...
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First Nations’ interactions with underground storage organs in southwestern Australia, a Mediterranean climate Global Biodiversity Hotspot
Aims and backgroundUnderground storage organs (USOs) have long featured prominently in human diets. They are reliable year-round resources,...
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A review of the impacts of biological invasions in South Africa
Compared to other facets of invasion science, the impacts of biological invasions have been understudied, but many studies have been published in the...
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A fine-scale assessment of the ecosystem service-disservice dichotomy in the context of urban ecosystems affected by alien plant invasions
BackgroundNatural resources within and around urban landscapes are under increasing pressure from ongoing urbanisation, and management efforts aimed...
